Lincoln County · lake · 8 acres · seasonal
Shield Lake
Shield Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
98°
72°
32 mph
32%
Sat
Overcast
88°
64°
25 mph
50%
Sun
Overcast
88°
64°
10 mph
50%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Poker Lake0.6 mi
- Beard Lake0.6 mi
- Antelope Lake1.5 mi
- Cherrytree Lake1.4 mi
- Cocklebur Lake2.6 mi
- Lonetree Lake2.6 mi
- Middleton Lake2.8 mi
- Deep Lake3.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Shield Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shield Lake?+
Yes — New Mexico requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Shield Lake?+
Shield Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.