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El Vado Reservoir

New Mexico
12.58 km²
36.6230, -106.7521
NHD 130614937
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About El Vado Reservoir

El Vado Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in New Mexico, United States. It covers approximately 12.58 km² (3108 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.6230° N, 106.7521° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at El Vado Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 23m
Dawn11:32
Sunrise12:02
Sunset02:25
Dusk02:55

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:0213:02Excellent
  • Morning13:0219:14Good
  • Midday19:1423:25Calm
  • Afternoon23:2501:25Good
  • Dusk01:2503:25Excellent
  • Night03:2511:02Good
Moon: 13% · waxing15:40

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in El Vado Reservoir?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for El Vado Reservoir. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is El Vado Reservoir?

El Vado Reservoir covers approximately 12.58 square kilometres (3108 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is El Vado Reservoir located?

El Vado Reservoir is located in New Mexico, United States, with its centroid at 36.6230°, -106.7521°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF