Fishing Lake Alice in Colfax County, New Mexico

• Overview

  Lake Alice lies within the bounds of Colfax County, New Mexico. It stands 7,123 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Colfax County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Raton, 4.7 miles away. Beyond it, Trinidad at 16 miles and Walsenburg at 51 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Alice

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Colfax County, recorded fish include cutthroat trout, white sucker and rainbow trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Lake Alice that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 64°F; by January the average is down near 27°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Lake Alice.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A car park lies 130 yards away, so the walk in is short. Mapping shows a campsite some 150 yards from the water. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Lake Maloya is 2.4 miles distant. Treat Lake Alice as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.