Ute Lake State ParkDescription: Popular 8,200-acre lake with a shoreline of approximately 45 miles with a maximum depth of 88 feet. Winds for miles through a rocky canyon up the Canadian River and Ute Creek. Noted for Bass tournaments and some of the best walleye fishing in the southwest. Side canyons are popular for overnight on the water camping for houseboaters or cruising boats. Directions: Twenty- Three miles north of Tucumcari. From Albuquerque it is about a three hour drive. Go East on I-40 for 170 miles to Exit 333 and take Highway-US 54 North toward Dalhart for about 23 miles to Logan, New Mexico. Take a left turn in Logan onto NM 540. The main park entrance and boat ramp is found two miles west of Logan on the left side of the road. Maps: Printable park map Topographic Map Fishing Information Map GPS Coordinates for Park Entrance: Water Sports: Boating, swimming, waterskiing, jetskiing and fishing. The Canadian River arm makes a great fall trip for lake kayakers since the water is still warmer and power boating has dropped off and fall hunting is restricted from Horseshoe Bend to the San Miguel/Quay County line. Special Water Events: American Bass Anglers American Fishing Tour 20 April 08. Current Conditions: Ramp and lake conditions
This lake drains a very large watershed that impacts water levels for boating quickly. For example, a set of major rainstorms in northeast New Mexico (on what is known as the geologic formation called the Canadian Shield) will increase runoff to Ute Lake and can raise the lake levels 2-3 feet in the middle of the summer from just one storm event. Ramps: 5
Top elevation Bottom elevation Docks: 5
Marinas BLS, LLC is the marina concessionaire. The marina replaces a prior marina which was destroyed in a storm in 2005. The new marina built in 2006 has 45 slips (24 of which are covered), and offers fuel service, a full service store, and slip rental. It will be fully open for the 2007 season. This addition will increase customer services provided by the marina, http://www.utelakemarina.com
505-487-FISH Online Contact Info Wind Warning Lights: Two. One near the boat ramp in the North Area Campground and one near Windy Point Campground Prevailing Winds: Typical storms in the summer come from the west and northwest. Fish Species: Warm water fishery. Largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye, channel catfish and white bass. Fishing is managed by New Mexico Game and Fish Hunting Note: Ute Lake is open seasonally for waterfowl, Virginia Rail and Common Snipe. Check with annual waterfowl proclamation from the New Mexico Game and Fish. Area closed is the Canadian River Arm lying between lines running parallel to and 100 feet above the high water mark on each side of the arm and extending from the San Miguel and Quay County line to a posted buoy line across Horseshoe Bend and in Ute Lake State Park
Special Boating Restrictions: None. Be aware of swimmers, moored vessels, children by or in the water in Mine Canyon, South Dam, North Dam Primitive and east of the North Ramp Launching and Dock area. All of these areas boaters must observe no-wake speeds for 150' within the shoreline to protect both persons and property. Violators are cited into court. Docks outside of the ones listed above are private property. Boat Servicing: Nearest is Dinghy Dicks across the street from the park entrance. Gasoline fillup is temporarily at Logan, a 4-7 mile round trip from the park until the new marina is installed in spring of 2006. The new marina is not scheduled to have a pump-out station. Recreation Areas Managed By: New Mexico State Parks Check the park office and the Topographical map for state owned primitive boat camping areas. Follow Park Regulations for camping out on the water. Land Information. Much of the land. docks and beachfronts outside the State Parks areas are privately owned. Please respect private property and do not use these areas without permission. Information: (505) 487-2284
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