Fishing Open year round. See property rules for special use restrictions. No ice fishing. Area closed when lake is frozen.

Why is Monastery Lake closed?

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish leases the lake for public fishing from the Benedictine Monastery in Pecos. The owners and the department have agreed to close the lake for a private fishing event.

Can I still go fishing in New Mexico?

All anglers, residents and nonresidents, may fish free on public waters statewide. No one needs a license or stamp, although bag limits and all other fishing rules apply.