Fishing near Carlsbad, New Mexico

Find Carlsbad in New Mexico, inside Eddy County. The nearest water changes with the season more than the distance does. Start close and work out: Alkali Lake on 6.6 miles away, Brantley Lake State Park on 14 miles away to the north-west, Lindsey Lake on 17 miles away, Willow Lake on an 18 mile run to the south-east then Hackberry Lake on 23 miles away. The bank at Hackberry Lake is easy going, which makes it the sensible first stop. Nearly every water here is still. Weed gaps are better than weed edges on a bright day. Winter here does not stop anything. First and last light carry the summer. Nearest is Alkali Lake, roughly 22 acres of surface. County records name channel catfish, bluegill, green sunfish and gizzard shad among the fish present. The water round the town is mostly natural, not held. Take the New Mexico rules with you, since they apply throughout....