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Freshwater Fishing in Raton

  • Writer: Explore Raton
    Explore Raton
  • Feb 20
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 28

Raton, New Mexico, is home to some of the best fishing spots in the region, offering anglers a variety of locations to explore. Here are our top picks for the best places to fish in Raton and surrounding areas! 


A serene lake with green hills and mountains in the background, under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. Wildflowers by the shore in Sugarite Canyon State Park.

Lake Maloya

Located in Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Maloya is a top fishing destination known for its clean water and beautiful surroundings. 

  • Fish Species: Rainbow trout are most commonly caught but you might end up with an occasional yellow perch! Brown trout are planning to be reintroduced to

  • Best Time to Fish: Spring and early summer (May to July) and fall (September to October) when the water is cooler and fish are more active.



Lake Alice

Also situated in Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Alice is a smaller but pretty lake offering excellent fishing opportunities. 

  • Fish Species: Rainbow trout are most commonly caught but you might end up with an occasional yellow perch!

  • Best Time to Fish: Early morning and late evening in the summer months, as well as during cooler seasons in spring and fall.


River winding through a lush green valley under a clear blue sky, with distant mountains. Serenity and natural beauty dominate the scene in Trinidad, Colorado.

Trinidad Lake

Trinidad Lake, located just across the Colorado border, is a popular fishing destination with a wide variety of fish species.

  • Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye

  • Best Time to Fish: Spring and early summer (April to June) for trout, and late summer (July to September) for bass and walleye.


Mountain landscape with clear blue sky and scattered clouds. A serene lake reflects the green hills and distant mountains in Eagle Nest.

Eagle Nest Lake

Eagle Nest Lake, located in the Moreno Valley, is known for its deep, cold waters and excellent ice fishing.

  • Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch

  • Best Time to Fish: Early summer (June to July) and fall (September to October) when the water is cool, and fish are more active near the surface. 

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