Hackberry Lake, New Mexico: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hackberry Lake sits within Eddy County in New Mexico. The ground round it is oak and grass. At about 28 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It lies lower than most water we list in New Mexico. La Huerta sits 21 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 107 miles to Odessa, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Hackberry Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Hackberry Lake fishes better once you know its edges. Weed beds hold food, and food holds fish.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 82°F and January at 41°F. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Hackberry Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Laguna Plata, 11 miles out. Nothing on Hackberry Lake should be assumed from this page alone.