Jul 15, 2017 muskie on the fly bluewater lake new mexico duration. This serene lake, located 40 miles west of grants, is set in a pinonjuniper landscape with views towards the zuni mountains. Bluewater lake and bluewater creek are stocked with rainbow trout, native or cutthroat trout, and catfish. New mexicos fishing guide service the first licensed and insured guide service to operate tiger muskie trips at bluewater lake state park. Landwatch has 5 listings for sale in bluewater, nm. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Page 2 bluewater, nm real estate bluewater homes for. Every march, the new mexico department of game and fish collects millions of walleye eggs, mostly from ute and conchas reservoirs, for artificial propagation at the rock lake hatchery. We have corrals, stalls, and an arena, plus plenty of parking space for your trailer. Lake homes for sale in new mexico, lakefront real estate. Provides information on bluewater lake state park, prewitt, new mexico including gps coordinates, local directions, contact details, rv. This property is located in cibola county bluewater, new mexico. Entrance gate hours for the winter, nov 1st to march 31st are. Bluewater lake is a mile away, and has beautiful views to hike along.
Bluewater village is a censusdesignated place in cibola county, new mexico. Bluewater lake state park campground has 149 campsites and is located next to. Added the lake and changed the blert for ya aug, 22, 20 arwright 0. Exit interstate 40 at exit 63 prewitt onto hwy 412. Cibola national forrest 5 minute hike, bluewater creek 1520 minutes hike down the canyon. The park itself encompasses approximately 3,000 acres, and the lake has a surface area of approximately 1,200 acres which is perfect to experience your favorite water sport with invert sports.
Check for ratings on facilities, restrooms, and appeal. We saw several people camped around and fishing in the lake, but we also saw algae bloom around some of the perimeter, so we didnt get in the water ourselves. Bluewater real estate bluewater nm homes for sale zillow. Outside the park there is a local store that does paddlecraft rentals.
Bluewater lake state park this serene lake, located 25 miles west of grants, is set in a pinonjuniper landscape with views towards the zuni mountains. Homes for sale in bluewater new mexico country homes of. Bluewater lake state park lies at an elevation of 7,400 ft in las tuces valley near the continental divide in the zuni mountains. About 20 miles southwest of grants, this 2,350acre impoundment is one of new mexicos most popular lakes and state parks. Bluewater lake is close in proximity to the continental divide so the water temps get cold fast during the winter and freezes up nearly every year. Get in touch with a bluewater real estate agent who can help you find the home of your dreams in bluewater. Welcome to the new mexico state parks infomation page return to nm spd main page. View our bluewater real estate area information to learn about the weather, local school districts, demographic data, and general information about bluewater, nm. New mexico department of game and fish nmdgf conservation officer, travis nygren, shows off one of the giant tiger muskies found at bluewater lake in western new mexico. Bluewater lake state park is popular for boating and yearround fishing nature of the area. Bluewater, nm real estate bluewater homes for sale.
Bluewater lake sp has changed their operating hours to as follows. Enjoy bluewater lake boat rentals and jet ski services on this nice state park is a state park of new mexico located in the zuni mountains 40 miles west of grants. The reservoir is located in a valley carved in shale and limestone. Bluewater lake large ranch property in cibola county new. This fishing report, provided by dustin berg and go unlimited supporting disabled anglers and the department of game and fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. About 20 miles southwest of grants, this 2,350acre impoundment is one of new mexico s most popular lakes and state parks. All reservations through may 31st will be canceled and camping or facility fees refunded. Aspen park offers more than 1400 of river frontage along the red. Originally the town of prewitt around 1917, the prewitt brothers, harold and bob opened a trading post in baca, the prewitts trading post. Bluewater lake is only one example of new mexicos wonderful state parks. And not just any fishing youll find some of the best tiger muskie fishing at bluewater lake. I watched everything you did when you caught all your tigers dad.
Record breaking, trophy sized tiger muskies at bluewater lake. Nmrwa strives to provide the highest quality training and technical assistance, and to represent the legislative and regulatory interests of. About bluewater, new mexico facts, trivia and useful information. Emnrd state parks division blue water lake new mexico. Nice fish thats too cool that yall have muskies that far south. Bluewater lake state park is a state park of new mexico, united states, located in the zuni mountains 30 miles 48 km west of grants.
Bluewater lake is situated on the north flank of the zuni mountains in the las tusas basin. Bluewater lake state park prewitt, new mexico sports. The serene and glassy lake, with killer views of the zuni mountains, offers incredible canoe and kayaking opportunities or just lay back on your paddle board and stare at the picture perfect sky. The new mexico rural water association nmrwa is a nonprofit organization with over 480 water and wastewater system members, representing over 1,297,000 new mexicans. Bluewater lake state park new mexico bureau of geology. The campground facilities usually include flush toilets and showers, and six even have wireless internet access. There are 35 of them, covering every corner of the state. Browse mls listings in bluewater and take real estate virtual tours at realtor.
The best way to cure your summertime blues is a trip to bluewater lake state park. The bluewater and pinon cliffs loops are closer to the water and canyonside loop is just a short walk to the lakeshore. Much closer to the village is the bluewater lake state. Fuel can only be purchased at the station in thoreau or bluewater village off i40. Effective immediately in an effort to reduce the spread of covid19 and as directed by the governor, the energy, minerals and natural resources department emnrd announces that campsites and other reservable facilities at all nm state parks will remain closed through may 31st. Campground details bluewater lake, nm reserveamerica.
May 22, 2019 about bluewater, new mexico facts, trivia and useful information. Cochiti lake is an earthen fill dam located on the rio grande in sandoval county. For best results, 6 to 12inch lures work wonderfully and sometimes you can land a fish on 15 to 20inch stuff, he said. The park offers camping, hiking, birding, horseback riding and fishing. Bluewater lake state park prewitt 2020 all you need to. Rolling hills studded with pinon and juniper trees encircle the lake, which is stocked with trout and catfish. Get directions, maps, and traffic for bluewater, nm. Trout stalker ranch, express uu bar ranch, corkins lodge, and select waters around the state. Entrance gate hours for the winter, nov 1st to march 31st are 7 am to 5pm. Sep 23, 2012 new mexico department of game and fish nmdgf conservation officer, travis nygren, shows off one of the giant tiger muskies found at bluewater lake in western new mexico. Bluewater lake state park, prewitt, nm gps, campsites. Some trout caught in bluewater have weighed 9 pounds.
Up to 40 million walleye eggs are hatched and nurtured, then stocked as fry in area reservoirs. The tiger muskie fishing at bluewater lake is so good these days its drawing anglers from across the state looking to land a trophy sized fish and maybe even break the state. Tigers are cleaning up new mexico wildlife magazine. Bluewater lake state park 30 bluewater state park rd. Any arrivals after the scheduled hourly closure will not be able to get to sites until the next morning. Station operated in cooperation with the new mexico office of the state engineer. Bluewater lake mdwca new mexico rural water association. The park offers boating, camping, hiking, birding and fishing. Site entrance gate hours for bluewater lake during the summer, april 1st to oct 31st are 6 am 9 pm. There are two public recreation areas on the lake, one. Fish enchantment guide service new mexico fishing guide.
View listing photos, contact sellers, and use filters to find listings of land for sale landwatch. The park itself encompasses approximately 3,000 acres 12 km 2, and the lake has a surface area of approximately 1,200 acres 4. Output format graph graph w stats graph wo stats graph w up to 3 parms table tabseparated. Bluewater lake fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. If you want some crazy hiking, the lake is accesible via the creek, but we dont suggest it for inexperienced hikers. Tiger muskies at bluewater lake state park youtube. There are 3 real estate listings found in bluewater, nm. Bluewater village is an unincorporated farming community in cibola county new mexico. Another nice tiger muskie out of bluewater lake, new mexico. The bluewater post office, which is included in the cdp, has a zip code of 87005.
State park closures new mexico department of energy. Muskie on the fly bluewater lake new mexico duration. Bluewater lake state park prewitt 2020 all you need to know. Bluewater lake state park campground has 149 campsites and is located next to bluewater lake on the north flank of the zuni mountains in the las tusas basin. Bluewater is situated almost equidistantly between grants and gallup, each with services and plenty to do.
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