New Mexico · Lake fishing · Caballo

Caballo Reservoir

Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
best months

Caballo Reservoir is a 4,617-acre reservoir near Caballo, New Mexico, at about 4,191 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

  • Best time to go · Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Caballo Reservoir

    Best months: February–April and October–November. 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.

    1. Jan

      59° / 29°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      65° / 32°

      2 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 39°

      2 wet

    4. Apr

      79° / 45°

      1 wet

    5. May

      88° / 54°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 63°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 69°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      95° / 67°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 59°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      80° / 47°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      68° / 36°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 29°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Caballo Dam, NM, 7.3 mi away at 4,239 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.