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Hunting and Fishing in New Mexico
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Blue Water State Park
Rolling hills studded with pinon and juniper trees encircle the
lake, which is stocked with trout and catfish. Bluewater Lake
State Park is popular for boating and year-round fishing.
Bluewater Lake and Bluewater Creek are stocked with rainbow
trout, native or cutthroat trout, and catfish, with trout
weighing up to 9 pounds having been caught in the lake. Numerous
good fishing areas are easily reached by car. The park also is a
popular spot for ice fishing in the winter months. For
information call: (505)876-2391
Brantley Lake State Park
Brantley Lake State Park, a southern desert park, is a
refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The
visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West
Town of Seven Rivers. Anglers can catch a variety of warm water
fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white
bass, bluegill, and crappie. For information call: (505)457-2384
Coyote Creek State Park
Coyote Creek State Park is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains along a meandering stream. Enclosed by a forest of
spruce and pine, the small valley displays abundant wildflowers
and beautiful fall foliage. The park is ideal for fishing,
family camping and leisurely nature walks. For information call:
(505)387-2328
Leasburg Dam State Park
Leasburg Dam State Park offers fishing, canoeing and kayaking.
The dam channels water from the Rio Grande for irrigation in the
Mesilla Valley. Nearby Fort Selden State Monument has a museum
and trails at the site of a 19th century army outpost. For
information call: (505)524-4068
Storrie Lake State Park
Favorable summer breezes attract colorful wind-surfing boards to
Storrie Lake State Park, which is also popular for fishing and
boating. The visitor center features historical exhibits about
the Santa Fe Trail and 19th century Las Vegas. The lake's serene
waters are open for fishing year-round. Storrie Lake boasts
consistent winds that provide excellent conditions for sailing
and windsurfing. For information call: (505)425-7278
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