Stone Lake Fishing near Dulce, New Mexico

• Overview

  Stone Lake belongs to Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It stands 7,238 feet above sea level. At some 470 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The shoreline runs about 3.6 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Rio Arriba County. Dulce at 16 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Navajo at 19 miles and Chama at 21 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Stone Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Rio Arriba County include white sucker, cutthroat trout, brown trout and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Stone Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 64°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Stone Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Cinnamon Lake, 4.3 miles out. Nothing on Stone Lake should be assumed from this page alone.