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
Ute Lake
Quay County, New Mexico · 8,200 acres (12.8 sq mi)
63°F water, level 3786 ft, calm this morning.
About Ute Lake
In Quay County, New Mexico, Ute Lake covers 8,200 acres; it is a reservoir. Ute Dam holds it back on the Canadian.
It stretches about 12.6 miles end to end with roughly 54 miles of shoreline. At about 3,790 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Tucumcari is about 11 miles southwest.
- Size
- 8,200 acres (12.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 54 miles
- End to end
- About 12.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,790 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Ute Dam, Canadian
- County
- Quay 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 5 mph
Saturday Slow
- 5:45 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Ute Lake
Anglers come to Ute Lake for largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. With the surface at 63°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- 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
- 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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ute Lake
- Tucumcariabout 11 mi southwest
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Questions about Ute Lake
What fish are in Ute Lake?
Ute Lake holds largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ute 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 Ute Lake?
8,200 acres, with about 54 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ute Lake?
Tucumcari is about 11 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Ute Lake today?
The surface was about 63°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ute Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
