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Cowles Ponds

New Mexico, United States

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General info

Cowles Ponds is a lake located in New Mexico, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout and Brown trout.

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35°48′42.5″N 105°39′36″W
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Fishing regulations at Cowles Ponds, 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 species as of April 15, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cowles Ponds is a lake located in New Mexico, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°48′42.5″N 105°39′36″W
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