New Mexico lake

Ute Lake

, New Mexico

Ute Lake State Park, about 23 miles north of Tucumcari, protects an 8,200-acre lake at full pool with a maximum depth of 88 feet.

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Surface area8,200 acres

Max depth88 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

White Bass●●○○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Crappie●●○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Boat launches

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

North (Campground Main) RampRamp
Listed by NM State ParksDirections ↗
Logan RampsRamp
Two concrete rampsDirections ↗
South Dam RampRamp
Listed by NM State ParksDirections ↗
Mine Canyon RampRamp
Listed by NM State ParksDirections ↗
North Dam Primitive LaunchRamp
No formal 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 Ute 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

Five launch points; the North Dam site is primitive with no formal ramp.
Walleye and white bass use the deeper water (to 88 feet).
Acreage is for full pool, so expect less surface when the lake is low.

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