New Mexico · USA
Eagle Nest Lake
- Region
- New Mexico, USA
- Regulation zone
- New Mexico statewide regulations
Species in Eagle Nest Lake
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Seasons & limits — New Mexico statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, Gila trout or kokanee salmon | Year-round (license year April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) | 5 per day, 10 in possession, any combination, with no more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 cutthroat trout included in the limit | — |
| Northern Pike | Year-round (license year April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) | 10 per day; at Eagle Nest Lake there are no bag or possession limits and northern pike may not be returned intentionally to the lake | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Northern pike: no bag or possession limits; northern pike may not be returned intentionally to the lake. Kokanee snagging season open Oct. 1 - Dec. 31.
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Species: New Mexico state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.