Fishing conditions for Heron Lake (NM)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
12:12 PM
humidity
22%uv index
0lowcloud cover
59%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:13AMmoon
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Heron Lake (NM) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Heron Lake (NM), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (8 AM peak), Monday (2 PM peak), and Saturday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Heron Lake (NM).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 05:55 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:13 AM and moonset at 1:23 PM.
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Heron Lake (NM) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Heron Lake (NM), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (8 AM peak), Monday (2 PM peak), and Saturday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Heron Lake (NM).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C) . Sunrise today: 05:55 AM, sunset: 08:28 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:13 AM and moonset at 1:23 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Heron Lake is a 5,900-acre reservoir in the Rio Chama watershed in Rio Arriba County, northern New Mexico, one of the premier trout and kokanee fishing lakes in the state, set in the scenic mountains of the Rio Chama drainage adjacent to El Vado State Park. Spot Features: Heron Lake is a 5,900-acre reservoir on the Rio Chama River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, near El Vado State Park, featuring cold, clear water and diverse structure. Rainbow trout by trolling and standard spinning techniques, kokanee by trolling small rigs, carp with dough baits and corn. Seasonality: Rainbow trout are the primary sport fish at Heron Lake, stocked and available year-round with the best fishing in spring and fall. Kokanee salmon are most actively targeted in spring and early summer before their pre-spawn period in late summer and fall. Common carp are a year-round target most active in spring and summer.
