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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Eagle Nest Lake
Colfax County, New Mexico · 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagle Nest Lake
Eagle Nest Lake spreads over 2,500 acres in Colfax County, New Mexico. Eagle Nest Dam holds it back on the Cimarron. Eagle Nest Lake was formed in 1918 when the Cimarron River was impounded by Eagle Nest Dam.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. At about 8,170 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. Angel Fire is about 6.9 miles south. Santa Fe, the nearest city, is about 67 miles southwest.
- Size
- 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,170 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Eagle Nest Dam, Cimarron
- County
- Colfax County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Eagle Nest Lake
Eagle Nest Lake holds trout, kokanee salmon, yellow perch and northern pike. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
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
- 6
5 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.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Nest Lake
- Angel Fireabout 6.9 mi south
- Taos Puebloabout 16 mi west
- Arroyo Secoabout 16 mi west
- Taosabout 18 mi southwest
- Santa Fenearest city, about 67 mi southwest
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Questions about Eagle Nest Lake
What fish are in Eagle Nest Lake?
Eagle Nest Lake holds trout, kokanee salmon, yellow perch and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eagle Nest Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Eagle Nest Lake?
2,500 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Nest Lake?
Angel Fire is about 6.9 miles south; Taos Pueblo is about 16 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Nest Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Nest Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
