Lake Armijo Fishing in Catron County, New Mexico

• Overview

  The Catron County entry here is Lake Armijo, in New Mexico. It stands 6,490 feet above sea level. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. You are 36 miles from Saint Johns. Then Springerville, 38 miles, and Eagar, 39 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. You can learn the basics of it in one visit.

• Where to Fish on Lake Armijo

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. At Lake Armijo the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Fish tight to whatever breaks the bottom.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 33°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Armijo.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A phone call first saves an afternoon. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Zuni Salt Lake at 2.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lake Armijo carry more weight than any list.