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
Laguna Plata
Lea County, New Mexico · about 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
70°F water, calm this morning.
About Laguna Plata
Laguna Plata spreads over about 1,060 acres in Lea County, New Mexico.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.8 miles. The water sits about 3,430 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Loving, is about 28 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,060 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,430 ft
- County
- Lea County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual New Mexico mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 70°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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 6:23 am · sunset 4:54 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Laguna Plata
- Lovingabout 28 mi southwest
- La Huertaabout 28 mi west
- Carlsbadabout 29 mi southwest
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Questions about Laguna Plata
What fish are in Laguna Plata?
Lakes like Laguna Plata usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Laguna Plata?
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 Laguna Plata?
About 1,060 acres, with about 5.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Laguna Plata?
Loving is about 28 miles southwest; La Huerta is about 28 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Laguna Plata today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Laguna Plata on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
