The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sumner Lake
De Baca County, New Mexico · about 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
61°F water, level 4251 ft, calm this morning.
About Sumner Lake
Sumner Lake spreads over about 1,600 acres in De Baca County, New Mexico. Sumner Dam holds it back on the Pecos.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.9 miles. The water sits about 4,250 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 143 ft. Fort Sumner is about 12 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 143 ft
- Shoreline
- About 13.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,250 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Sumner Dam, Pecos
- County
- De Baca County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise · wind 5 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, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:29 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sumner Lake
- Fort Sumnerabout 12 mi southeast
- Santa Rosaabout 25 mi northwest
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Questions about Sumner Lake
What fish are in Sumner Lake?
Lakes like Sumner Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sumner Lake?
About 143 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Sumner Lake?
About 1,600 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sumner Lake?
Fort Sumner is about 12 miles southeast; Santa Rosa is about 25 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Sumner Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sumner Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
