Reservoir

Cochiti Lake

Sandoval County, New Mexico

USACE reservoir on the Rio Grande in Sandoval County with a 1,200-acre permanent pool. A primarily warm-water fishery; NMDGF occasionally stocks walleye, largemouth bass and channel catfish.

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Current air temperature at Cochiti Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,200 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Walleye●●○○○

Occasionally stocked

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Occasionally stocked

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

White Bass●●○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Bluegill●○○○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Occasionally stocked

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Cochiti Recreation Area rampPublic
West side boat rampDirections ↗
Tetilla Peak Recreation Area rampPublic
East side boat rampDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cochiti Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Cochiti is a no-wake lake.
Walleye are present in smaller numbers per NMDGF.
Two ramps on opposite shores; pick the side that fits the wind.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.