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Fishing regulations at Bluewater Lake, NM
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Fishing regulations in New Mexico can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Tiger muskellunge as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Bag limit
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Quemado Lake: Bag limit for tiger muskie is one fish 40 inches or longer; Boats restricted to oars or electric motors only.
Bluewater Reservoir: One tiger muskie, 40 inches or longer.
For additional information see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/regulations-specific-waters/
Esox masquinongy × Esox lucius, Tiger Musky, tiger muskellunge
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FAQ about Bluewater Lake fishing
- Tiger muskellunge - 181 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Denton01 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @Denton01 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @brandontullie reported a nice White sucker.
- @brandontullie reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @omen220 reported a nice Tiger muskellunge.
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