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Elephant Butte Lake

Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico
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Last stocked ~4 months ago

4 stockings in the past 6 months  ·  1,260,913 Largemouth Bass  ·  avg 2.8 in.

~120-day intervals  ·  Peak: Jul, Jun, Aug  ·  36 stockings since 2020  ·  4,532,379 fish

Species Present

Largemouth BassNorthern Largemouth BassStriped BassWiperBlue Catfish ✦Common Carp ✦Crappie ✦Smallmouth Bass ✦White Bass ✦

✦ Listed in fishing regulations (not stocked)

Consumption Advisory

Managed by: NM State Parks · Elephant Butte Lake State Park Official site ↗

Bureau of Reclamation reservoir; recreation managed by State Parks.

Park Alerts — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

  • Please be advised that the Rock Canyon and South Monticello ramps are closed due to low water levels. We anticipate reopening when water levels increase, and conditions allow. The MDS main ramp is open for us. All launching and loading of vessels is at the operators own risk. (10/2/2026 – ongoing)
  • Due to the inherent hazards posed by low water levels, the Cliffs Area of the state park will remain closed indefinitely. (6/20/2025 – ongoing)
1 more park alert (campgrounds, trails, seasonal closures)
  • Both the Upper Ridge Road and Rock Canyon comfort stations will be closed for the winter season from October 1st, 2026 through February 28th, 2027. (9/28/2026 – 2/28/2027)

Source: NM State Parks alerts, checked 2026-10-18. Park office (575) 744-5923.

Elephant Butte Lake — water level, last 12 months

4,296.0 ft on Oct 16  ·  12-mo high 4,319.3 ft (Apr 17)  ·  low 4,275.1 ft (Jul 29)  ·  +20.3 ft in 30 days

NovDecJan 26FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct4,2754,2974,319ft4,296.0 ft

Daily readings from Bureau of Reclamation, Elephant Butte Reservoir. Elevation is the water surface above sea level; a falling line means ramps and shoreline access get longer. This is not a ramp-status feed — see park alerts and call ahead before towing.

Special Regulations

Boat Ramps (4)

Concrete · NM State Parks · Motorized craft allowed

Note: This information is sourced from NM Game & Fish GIS data. Always check the official NM Game & Fish fishing regulations for the most current rules.

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Complete Stocking History — Elephant Butte Lake

Date Species Quantity Length (In) Hatchery
Jun 09, 2026 Largemouth Bass 250055 0.8 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
May 22, 2026 Largemouth Bass 488110 0.2 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
May 21, 2026 Largemouth Bass 519518 0.2 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Apr 30, 2026 Largemouth Bass 3230 9.9 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Apr 09, 2026 Wiper 1117260 0.2 Private
Mar 11, 2026 Largemouth Bass 3940 6.0 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Mar 11, 2026 Largemouth Bass 1717 10.1 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Sep 09, 2025 Largemouth Bass 10530 4.7 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Aug 26, 2025 Largemouth Bass 1013 14.3 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 09, 2025 Striped Bass 40000 1.2 Private
Jul 09, 2025 Striped Bass 40000 1.2 Private
Jul 02, 2025 Largemouth Bass 81714 1.8 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 02, 2025 Largemouth Bass 81714 1.8 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 02, 2025 Striped Bass 60000 1.2 Private
Jun 03, 2025 Largemouth Bass 697601 0.2 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jun 03, 2025 Largemouth Bass 697601 0.2 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Aug 01, 2024 Striped Bass 8030 2.1 Private
Aug 01, 2024 Striped Bass 8030 2.1 Private
Jul 01, 2024 Largemouth Bass 11319 1.8 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 01, 2024 Largemouth Bass 11319 1.8 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 01, 2024 Largemouth Bass 51010 1.2 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jun 26, 2024 Largemouth Bass 36137 1.0 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jun 26, 2024 Largemouth Bass 36137 1.0 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jun 26, 2024 Largemouth Bass 36797 1.0 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jun 24, 2024 Largemouth Bass 27706 1.3 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jun 24, 2024 Largemouth Bass 65489 1.2 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 01, 2021 Striped Bass 24354 1.7 Private
Jul 01, 2021 Striped Bass 24354 1.7 Private
Jul 13, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 13477 1.5 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 13, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 13477 1.5 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 13, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 7549 1.4 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 07, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 14836 1.5 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 07, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 14836 1.5 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 07, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 9847 1.5 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 01, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 11836 1.4 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility
Jul 01, 2020 Northern Largemouth Bass 11836 1.4 Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility

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