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
Santa Rosa Lake
Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 3,800 acres (5.9 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Santa Rosa Lake
Santa Rosa Lake is a reservoir in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, covering 3,800 acres. It was made by Santa Rosa Dam on the Pecos.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. At about 4,730 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Santa Rosa, is about 6.2 miles south.
- Size
- 3,800 acres (5.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,730 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Santa Rosa Dam, Pecos
- County
- Guadalupe County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · 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 in Santa Rosa Lake
Santa Rosa Lake holds largemouth bass, catfish and walleye. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:31 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Santa Rosa Lake
- Santa Rosaabout 6.2 mi south
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Questions about Santa Rosa Lake
What fish are in Santa Rosa Lake?
Santa Rosa Lake holds largemouth bass, catfish and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Lake?
3,800 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Santa Rosa Lake?
Santa Rosa is about 6.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Santa Rosa Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Santa Rosa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
