Ute Lake fishing

Ute Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2021, most often in April and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
June 17, 2026
· Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
19
Since 2021
Species recorded
2
Average size
0.9 in
Elevation
3,785.8 ft

Fish at Ute Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last April 6, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked April 6, 2026 · avg 0.3 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 9 plants · last June 17, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 17, 2026 · avg 1.5 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Ute Lake is stocked

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.

Fish stocked in 2021

1,107,271

Fish stocked in 2023

737,789

Fish stocked in 2025

2,410,740

Fish stocked in 2026

2,578,141

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 17, 2026Largemouth Bass17,4981.1 inreport
June 10, 2026Largemouth Bass149,4810.9 inreport
May 23, 2026Largemouth Bass989,3660.2 inreport
April 6, 2026Walleye1,421,7960.3 inreport
July 1, 2025Largemouth Bass73,7811.5 inreport
April 28, 2025Walleye793,6700.3 inreport
April 17, 2025Walleye347,4120.3 inreport
April 10, 2025Walleye1,195,8770.3 inreport
April 24, 2023Walleye737,7890.3 inreport
July 20, 2021Largemouth Bass16,8101.8 inreport
July 8, 2021Largemouth Bass33,6251.6 inreport
July 7, 2021Largemouth Bass13,0921.9 inreport
July 7, 2021Largemouth Bass27,9241.9 inreport
June 16, 2021Largemouth Bass4,2282.2 inreport
April 28, 2021Walleye75,2760.3 inreport
April 28, 2021Walleye321,1420.3 inreport
April 25, 2021Walleye342,9140.3 inreport
April 19, 2021Walleye142,0680.4 inreport
April 14, 2021Walleye130,1920.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Logan, NM
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Ute Lake State Park near Logan (1800 540 Loop) on a nearly 13-mile Canadian River reservoir. Boat ramp, dock, and marina (marina closed October through April). Multiple campgrounds including Yucca RV sites, restrooms, showers, and primitive shoreline areas.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

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Common questions

What fish are at Ute Lake?

Fishing Ute Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 10 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Walleye was last stocked April 6, 2026, averaging 0.3 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked June 17, 2026, averaging 1.5 in.

When is Ute Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 17, 2026. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 2021, most often in April and July. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Ute Lake?

Stocked fish average 0.9 in. Walleye average 0.3 in. Largemouth Bass average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Ute Lake?

The nearest town is Logan, NM. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Ute Lake State Park near Logan (1800 540 Loop) on a nearly 13-mile Canadian River reservoir. Boat ramp, dock, and marina (marina closed October through April). Multiple campgrounds including Yucca RV sites, restrooms, showers, and primitive shoreline areas.

Which lakes near Ute Lake were stocked more recently?

Ned Houk Ponds (60.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Ned Houk Ponds is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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