Elephant Butte Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Elephant Butte Lake?

Fishing Elephant Butte Lake is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 21 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Striped Bass and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 3 in. Striped Bass was last stocked July 9, 2025, averaging 1.6 in. Wiper was last stocked April 9, 2026, averaging 0.2 in.

When is Elephant Butte Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of June. In 2026 it was March 11, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Elephant Butte Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.7 in. Largemouth Bass average 3 in. Striped Bass average 1.6 in. Wiper average 0.2 in.

Which lakes near Elephant Butte Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Roberts (58.8 mi), Escondida Lake (61.7 mi), and Snow Lake (77.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Roberts is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Escondida Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

How Elephant Butte Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of June. In 2026 it was March 11, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Lake Roberts (58.8 mi), Escondida Lake (61.7 mi), and Snow Lake (77.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Roberts is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Escondida Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.