WikiCatchEl Vado Reservoir
New Mexico, United States
- reservoir
- 9 species listed
- 36.6270, -106.7525
El Vado Reservoir is a reservoir in New Mexico, United States. WikiCatch lists 9 fish species for this water, including Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Common carp. The nearest other water we map in New Mexico is Rio Chama, 5.3 km away.
Species at El Vado Reservoir
Map
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Nearby waters
- Rio Chamariver5.3 km
- Heron Reservoirreservoir9.3 km
- Stone Lakelake15 km
- Enbom Lakereservoir22 km
- Cañones Creekstream31 km
- Los Alamos Creekstream31 km
- Mundo Lakelake31 km
- Chavez Creekstream32 km
About 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.
Reference: Wikipedia
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.
Official New Mexico fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.