Fishing at Landavaso Reservoir, Socorro County, New Mexico

• Overview

  Set in Socorro County, New Mexico, this is Landavaso Reservoir. Land around it is sage and rock. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest town is Socorro, 24 miles off. Further out sit Alamo (26 miles) and Jarales (48 miles). Neighbouring water: Hidden Lake a shade over 26 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Landavaso Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The shape of Landavaso Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank. Watch where fish top and note the time of day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 71°F; the cold one sits at 33°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Landavaso Reservoir. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records show it does not hold water year-round. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Hidden Lake sits 26 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Landavaso Reservoir carry more weight than any list.