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Guide To The Best Bass Fishing Lakes In New Mexico

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Find great fishing for spotted, redeye, shoal, smallmouth and largemouth bass in New Mexico lakes. Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing.

Bass Lakes In NM

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The major lakes in New Mexico with healthy populations of bass include Abiquiu Reservoir, Brantley Lake, Caballo Lake, Clayton Lake, Conchas Lake, El Vado Lake, Elephant Butte Lake, Navajo Lake, Red Bluff Reservoir, Santa Rosa Lake, Sumner Lake and Ute Lake.

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Bass In New Mexico

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

World record: 22 lbs 4 oz

State Record: 15 lbs 13 oz

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

World record: 11 lbs 15 oz

State Record: 7 lbs 3 oz

Spotted Bass

Spotted bass

World record: 9 lbs 8 oz

State Record: 4 lbs 8 oz

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Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For New Mexico

When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and top water lures are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.

New Mexico State Record Bass

The state record largemouth bass was caught from Bill Evans Lake.

The state record smallmouth bass came from Navajo Lake.

The state record spotted bass came out of Cochiti Lake.

Bass fishing in New Mexico

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in New Mexico.

Bass fishing basics video.

Understanding the primary seasonal movements of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Land of Enchantment.

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