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Fishing Canjilon Lakes: what the data says
4-acre lake near Canjilon. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Canjilon Lakes
Spring rainbow trout on Canjilon Lakes hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 15 ft. Inlet is the standout, a inflow / creek mouth at roughly 6 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brook Trout fishing at Canjilon Lakes
Spring brook trout on Canjilon Lakes hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Inlet: a inflow / creek mouth around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Inlet: inflow / creek mouth, around 6 ft
- Shoreline weed flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Canjilon Lakes?
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.
What fish are in Canjilon Lakes?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout on Canjilon Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Canjilon Lakes?
Inlet is the top-rated area: a 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.
When is the best time to fish Canjilon Lakes?
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.
Nearby waters
Trout Lakes · Hopewell Lake · Abiquiu Lake · Rio Chama (Abiquiu Tailwater) · Heron Reservoir · Rio Chama (below El Vado)
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