The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Caballo Reservoir
Sierra County, New Mexico · 11,000 acres (17.2 sq mi)
62°F water, calm this morning.
About Caballo Reservoir
Caballo Reservoir is a reservoir in Sierra County, New Mexico, covering 11,000 acres. Caballo Dam holds it back on the Rio Grande.
It stretches about 10.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. Its surface is about 4,190 ft above sea level. It reaches about 75 ft at its deepest. Truth or Consequences is about 5.5 miles north. Las Cruces, the nearest city, is about 50 miles southeast.
- Size
- 11,000 acres (17.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 75 ft
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 10.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,190 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Caballo Dam, Rio Grande
- County
- Sierra County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:00 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Caballo Reservoir
The fish here: walleye, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 62°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Caballo Reservoir
- Truth or Consequencesabout 5.5 mi north
- Elephant Butteabout 8.7 mi northeast
- Hatchabout 18 mi south
- Las Crucesnearest city, about 50 mi southeast
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Questions about Caballo Reservoir
What fish are in Caballo Reservoir?
Caballo Reservoir holds walleye, largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Caballo Reservoir?
About 75 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Caballo Reservoir?
11,000 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Caballo Reservoir?
Truth or Consequences is about 5.5 miles north; Elephant Butte is about 8.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Caballo Reservoir today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Caballo Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
