Fishing Ponds in New Mexico
San Juan trout tailwater, Elephant Butte bass, and Rio Grande pike. 13 venues listed across San Miguel County, Bernalillo County and Hidalgo County.
13 venues mapped
Where can I go fishing in New Mexico?
You can fish at 13 mapped venues across New Mexico, concentrated around San Miguel County and Bernalillo County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
13 New Mexico venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 13 fishing venues in New Mexico A–Z
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- Bert Clancy Fishing Area · San Miguel County
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- Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach) · Albuquerque
- Central Pond (Tingley Beach) · Albuquerque
- Children's Pond (Tingley Beach) · Albuquerque
- Cowles Ponds · San Miguel County
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- Dalton Fishing Area · San Miguel County
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- Fisherman's Point · Hidalgo County
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- La Junta · Cañon
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- North Mora Day Use Area · San Miguel County
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- San Juan River · San Juan
- South Mora Day Use Area · San Miguel County
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- Willow Creek Fishing Area · San Miguel County
- Winsor Creek · San Miguel County
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Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in New Mexico: FAQ
New Mexico has 13 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in San Miguel County, Bernalillo County and Hidalgo County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for New Mexico venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in New Mexico need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our New Mexico fishing license guide at /us/blog/new-mexico-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at New Mexico venues
GilledIt gives you live catch reports and weather forecasts for the venues in this list. Free on iPhone and Android.