elephant butte lake Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for elephant butte lake in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Roblast minute trip with the crew. sun was out, skies were clear! caught a few bass and lost a big one at the boat. thought I had him... used a crankbait, worked pretty well. good times and good laughs with the guys, that’s what it’s all about!
Report #2
👤 Kathybeautiful sunny day on the water! caught a bunch of bluegill and a nice perch. used a tiny hook n worms, they were all over it. perfect day for fishing, water was nice too, around 18.1°C. can’t ask for more, just love this place!
Report #3
👤 Garyman, what a fantastic day! hit the lake early, sun was shining and got a nice 5lb bass on a buzzbait! the wind was intense but I made it work. water warmed up to about 18.3°C, it’s heating up just in time for summer! feeling good
Report #4
👤 Jesswent for a chill day on the lake, overcast but I liked it. got a few trout, nothing huge but fun to catch! used my favorite spinning rod with a silver spoon bait. wind was light so it was real peaceful out there. love those quiet days
Report #5
👤 Tommywhoa, today was crazy. heavy rain came down while we were out, but hey, the fish were bitin! i got soaked but managed to hook 2 decent catfish. used live bait, caught em just before the storm got real intense. what a day!
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at elephant butte lake are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing
Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather
Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature
Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions
