Fishing at Ghost Lake, Catron County, New Mexico

• Overview

  Ghost Lake is listed under Catron County, New Mexico. It sits at 7,543 feet above sea level. The water covers some 29 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Start from Eagar, 58 miles down the road. Springerville is 59 miles and Arenas Valley 61 miles. What else is close: Lost Lake at 5.1 miles, Snow Lake sits 17 miles out, Adam Hoague Lake at 19 miles, Iron Creek Lake sits 20 miles out and Toriette Lakes at 24 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Ghost Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On Ghost Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. Where the bottom hardens, expect the fish to be holding.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 29°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Ghost Lake the season follows that pattern closely. Nights draw in quickly late in the season, so plan the walk back.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lost Lake at 5.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Ghost Lake should be assumed from this page alone.