Springer Lake fishing

Springer Lake fishing: not stocked since October 8, 2020. It was stocked with Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern pike, Bullhead, and Rainbow trout. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Bullhead, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow trout.

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Last stocked
October 8, 2020
· Channel Catfish
Plants on record
2
Since 2020
Species stocked
1 (+3 also recorded)
Average size
11.2 in
Elevation
5,928.7 ft

Fish at Springer Lake

1 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last October 8, 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked October 8, 2020 · avg 11.2 in · 2 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How Springer Lake is stocked

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (10.7 mi), Charette Lake Lower (19.2 mi), Eagle Nest Lake (34.4 mi), Shuree Ponds (38.7 mi), and Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (40.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Nest Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 8, 2020Channel Catfish2,27011.2 inreport
October 8, 2020Channel Catfish5,00011.2 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Springer, NM
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Springer Lake Fishing Area just northwest of the town of Springer (Colfax County). NMDGF lists a boat ramp, camp sites, picnic tables, and toilets. Also enrolled as Open Gate OG.165 for fishing access.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you go.

Nearest lakes

Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) 10.7 mi last stocked July 15, 2026 Charette Lake Lower 19.2 mi last stocked July 15, 2026 Eagle Nest Lake 34.4 mi last stocked September 29, 2026 Shuree Ponds 38.7 mi last stocked July 16, 2026 Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) 40.1 mi last stocked September 30, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Springer Lake?

Fishing Springer Lake usually means Channel Catfish. All 2 plants on record are Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 8, 2020, averaging 11.2 in. Northern pike, Bullhead, and Rainbow trout are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Springer Lake stocked?

Not stocked since October 8, 2020.

How big are the fish stocked at Springer Lake?

Channel Catfish stocked at Springer Lake average 11.2 in.

How do you get on Springer Lake?

The nearest town is Springer, NM. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Springer Lake Fishing Area just northwest of the town of Springer (Colfax County). NMDGF lists a boat ramp, camp sites, picnic tables, and toilets. Also enrolled as Open Gate OG.165 for fishing access.

Which lakes near Springer Lake were stocked more recently?

Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (10.7 mi), Charette Lake Lower (19.2 mi), Eagle Nest Lake (34.4 mi), Shuree Ponds (38.7 mi), and Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (40.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Nest Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish.

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