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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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4-acre lake near Canjilon. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Traced from the shoreline, Canjilon Lakes runs 4 acres with 0.4 miles of edge. Its 1.4 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. You'll find it in Rio Arriba County. For a second option, Trout Lakes lies 4 mi northwest.
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 15 ft, and they winter in 3 to 15 ft. Inlet is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inlet (6 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inlet (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Break off the point (7 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 15 ft. Spring brook trout concentrate at Inlet, a prime-rated inflow / creek mouth around 6 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inlet (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inlet (6 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Inlet (6 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Inlet (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 13 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New Mexico waters are set by the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish — and special regulations can apply to Canjilon Lakes specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official New Mexico fishing regulations →
Canjilon Lakes is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout on Canjilon Lakes.
Inlet is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Canjilon Lakes is regulated by the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish. Check the official New Mexico regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Trout Lakes 4 mi · Hopewell Lake 12 mi · Rio Chama (below El Vado) 21 mi · Heron Reservoir 22 mi · Abiquiu Lake 22 mi · Rio Chama (Abiquiu Tailwater) 23 mi · El Vado Reservoir 23 mi · Rio Grande (Taos) 34 mi · Rio Grande (Pilar / Orilla Verde) 36 mi · Red River (Questa) 41 mi · Eagle Rock Lake 44 mi · Santa Cruz Lake 46 mi
See how Canjilon Lakes stacks up: best rainbow trout lakes in New Mexico · best brook trout lakes in New Mexico
More water nearby: Rio Arriba County fishing maps (8 charts). Browse all New Mexico fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.