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Welcome to the US Army Corps of Engineers Conchas Lake Recreation Area

Conchas Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed lake, however the campgrounds and most recreation areas are managed by New Mexico State Parks. Federal Recreation Passports for these areas are not accepted.

Conchas Lake provides excellent fishing. The lake is stocked with bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, large mouth bass, and walleye and is open all year
to fishing.

The Conchas project office offers a free group shelter in the Day Use Area that includes the following: picnic tables, BBQ, two horseshoe pits, 6 hole disc golf course and a volley ball court. To reserve the group shelter call the Conchas project office at (575) 868-2221.

Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!

Welcome to a site for recreational users who want to help stop aquatic nuisance species. As Americans, we love to spend time on the water. Protecting these resources is an important part of our overall enjoyment. A concern we must all address is the spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species can be released. And, if the conditions are right, these introduced species can become established and create drastic results.

So what can we do? By following a simple procedure each time we leave the water, we can stop aquatic hitchhikers.

• Clean your boat and equipment to remove potential invasive species.

• Drain you boat so invasive species don't have a place to hide until your next
  trip to the lake.

• Dry your boat and equipment to kill any invasive species too small to see.

Knowing which waters contain nuisance hitchhikers is not as important as doing the procedure every time we leave any lake, stream or coastal area. (Click on the link for details on what to do.)

Conchas Adobe Belle

Cancellation of Commercial Concession Lease

Geocaching is permitted at Corps' projects only with approval of the project manager.  Contact us for permission.

Boating, sailing, and water skiing are permitted at Conchas Lake. New Mexico State boating laws and the Corps regulations apply. Boat launching ramps are available in the North and South Recreation Areas.

Shoreline Management Plan
Links to the Conchas Lake Shoreline plan and a collection of shoreline use permits, regulations and guidelines.

New Mexico Fishing Regulations and Weekly Fishing Report
New Mexico fishing licenses and copies of fishing regulations.

Area Weather Forecast
Current weather conditions for Conchas Lake.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Albuquerque District

Last modification: 5 April 2011