Quemado Lake Fishing in Catron County, New Mexico

• Overview

  Quemado Lake is a Catron County water, in New Mexico. It sits at 7,648 feet above sea level. The water covers some 112 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 2.0 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It ranks high for size among our Catron County listings. Springerville sits 46 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Eagar is 46 miles away, with Saint Johns at 56 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Quemado Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists goldfish, rainbow trout and longfin dace. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Quemado Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 63°F on average, January about 27°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Quemado Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. El Caso Lake sits 3.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Quemado Lake carry more weight than any list.