Bluewater Lake Fishing near Thoreau, New Mexico

Bluewater Lake is a reservoir located just 9.9 miles from Thoreau, in Cibola County, in the state of New Mexico, United States, near Prewitt, NM. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including cutthroat trout, catfish and rainbow trout here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Bluewater Lake. Alternate names for this reservoir include Bluewater Reservoir.

Join us as we discuss the New Mexico Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.