Blue Hole

Set in New Mexico, United States, Blue Hole is a lake that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Blue Hole 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

35.1718, -103.7821 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Black bullheadGreengill hybrid

Fishing Techniques

• For Black bullhead

  Fish near the bottom in areas with structure like weeds or submerged logs, as black bullheads are bottom feeders that prefer cover.

• For Greengill hybrid

  Greengill hybrids often hold near structure, so cast your bait or lure close to docks, submerged trees, or weed beds for the best results. Vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're hitting.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Blue Hole.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Blue Hole, 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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