Walton Lake Number 2 Fishing near Raton, New Mexico

• Overview

  In New Mexico, Walton Lake Number 2 falls inside Colfax County. The surface lies 7,963 feet up. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Our Colfax County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Raton, is 9.6 miles distant. Trinidad lies 14 miles off, Walsenburg another 48 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Walton Lake Number 2

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Colfax County: cutthroat trout, white sucker, rainbow trout and brown trout. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 25°F in January and 62°F in July. The season stretches long at both ends here. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at this water. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Walton Lake Number 3 is 0.8 miles distant. Check the position on this water before loading the car.