Fishing Ute Lake

AKA: Ute Reservoir

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Ute Lake, NM

Popular Fish Species Ute Lake, NM

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Very good smallmouth bass fishing is again available at Ute Lake for locals and bass tournament participants as well. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

Crappie Fishing

If you like crappie fishing, Ute Lake is a great destination with both black and white crappie residing here. They generally school by species, but once you locate them around cover, you may catch both species due to the fact they often share the same cover. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Walleye Fishing

Fishing for walleye at Ute Lake this year has been running from fair to good. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Ute Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and white bass at Ute Lake in New Mexico.

If you enjoy watersport activities, Ute Lake is a destination to add to your list of favorites. Fishing, boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming are all popular at this 8,200-acre lake in the eastern-central part of the state.

Fishing enthusiasts can explore 45 miles of shoreline in search of a variety of gamefish. The lake has healthy populations of bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, catfish and sunfish. There is limited access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank, but the adventurous who don't mind a short walk can find places to wet a line. Boaters will find five boat launch ramps and docks available for public use.

Primary fish species residing in Ute Lake

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Ute Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Quay Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Quay Road Af, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

South Side Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off State Road 552 Exd, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Ute Lake Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Loop 540, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Ute Lake State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off State Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Ute Lake Marina
100 Marina Lane
Ute Lake State Park
Logan, NM 88426