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New Mexico · Lake fishing · Near Arroyo Seco
Eagle Rock Lake
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Eagle Rock Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.
Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Carson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Eagle Rock Lake is a lake fishing site in New Mexico, a U.S. Forest Service recreation site. Restrooms are available. There is no fee.
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More in Arroyo SecoBest time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Eagle Rock Lake
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
37° / 8°
4 wet
Feb
42° / 14°
4 wet
Mar
53° / 21°
5 wet
Apr
62° / 27°
5 wet
May
70° / 35°
5 wet
Jun
80° / 44°
4 wet
Jul
83° / 49°
8 wet
Aug
81° / 48°
9 wet
Sep
75° / 41°
6 wet
Oct
65° / 30°
4 wet
Nov
51° / 19°
4 wet
Dec
38° / 9°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cerro, NM, 2.8 mi away at 7,650 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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