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
Lake Isabel
San Miguel County, New Mexico · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
56°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SW).
About Lake Isabel
In San Miguel County, New Mexico, Lake Isabel covers about 760 acres.
It stretches about 1.3 miles end to end with roughly 4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 6,760 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is about 12 miles south. Santa Fe, the nearest city, is about 44 miles west.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4 miles
- End to end
- About 1.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,760 ft
- County
- San Miguel County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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
For a lake of this size in New Mexico, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 56°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
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 6:34 am · sunset 4:54 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Isabel
- Las Vegasabout 12 mi south
- Moraabout 17 mi northwest
- Santa Fenearest city, about 44 mi west
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Questions about Lake Isabel
What fish are in Lake Isabel?
Lakes like Lake Isabel usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Isabel?
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 Lake Isabel?
About 760 acres, with about 4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Isabel?
Las Vegas is about 12 miles south; Mora is about 17 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Isabel today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Isabel on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
