Tagged fish will be stocked at least twice a year, once during each fishing season. Make sure you inquire regarding the next scheduled tournament. They’ve been very successful with average payouts $300.00 for 1st place, $200.00 for 2nd place, and $100.00 to 3rd place. This Lake follows State Quality Water rules which includes the use of single barbless hooks on flies and lures only, no bait of any kind and each angler mush have a set of forceps and a landing net.īe on the lookout for our unique “Pocket Tournaments”. Lake #3 will retain some of our largest fish.
You can choose to catch and release on Lake #3 only for a great deal. This program is unique to Sandia Lakes and Albuquerque. If you’re more interested in the Sport of fishing then we have the ticket. These lakes follow these rules: NO CATCH AND RELEASE you may use flies, lures, or bait No live bait other than worms allowed 2nd rod permit available (see sales associate) Harvest fish from the two larger lakes on our property, Lakes #1 and #2. Convenient fish cleaning stations are available for use. All lakes have shade structures and full-service handicapped accessible restrooms nearby. We also offer a private Catch and Release lake for fly fishermen who prefer a quiet surrounding. SANDIA LAKES proudly features three lakes which are stocked regularly with Rainbow Trout in the winter and spring and Channel Catfish in summer and fall.
