Cibola County, NM
Bluewater Lake
Around here
Around Bluewater Lake
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Bluewater Lake is a lake in Cibola County, New Mexico. State records show it stocked 39 times between 2020 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, tiger muskie and channel catfish. 189,616 rainbow trout have gone in across 34 releases.
Boat access nearby
2 mapped launches sit within 2 miles of Bluewater Lake, all of them public access. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
- Bluewater Lake State ParkBluewater Creek - Bluewater LakePublic
- Bluewater Lake State ParkBluewater Creek - Bluewater LakePublic
Stocking history
39 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Tiger Muskies | 702 | 4.7" | Other State Agency |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Tiger Muskies | 296 | 4.7" | Other State Agency |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,500 | 10.0" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 9,609 | 7.3" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 5,105 | 10.0" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 5,618 | 10.5" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 29,965 | 3.8" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,557 | 10.2" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 4,294 | 10.3" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 6,003 | 10.5" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 4,148 | 10.1" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 10.0" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 39. Stocking records for Bluewater Lake published by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full New Mexico stocking report.
