El Vado Reservoir

Set in New Mexico, United States, El Vado Reservoir is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing El Vado Reservoir usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

36.6270, -106.7525 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassRainbow troutCommon carpLargemouth bassYellow perchBrown trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at El Vado Reservoir.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing El Vado Reservoir, make sure your licence covers New Mexico, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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