Boating Regulations

Boating Regulations

Reference (2022-23 NM Fishing Rules & Info, p. 34)

Basic Regulations

For additional information and boating-safety classes offered statewide by the New Mexico State Parks Division visit online www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd or telephone: 1-888-NMPARKS.

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Waters with Special Restrictions

Waters restricted to boats without motors include: Alto Lake, Bernardo Waterfowl Area, Jackson Lake, La Joya Waterfowl Area, McGaffey Lake, San Gregorio Lake and Shuree Ponds. Waters restricted to boats with oars or electric motors include: Bear Canyon Lake, Bill Evans Lake, Conoco Lake, Fenton Lake, Green Meadow Lake, Grindstone Lake, Hopewell Lake, Lake Maloya, Lake Roberts, Morphy Lake, Quemado Lake, Snow Lake and Tucumcari Wildlife Area. Waters where no boats or flotation devices are allowed include: Bonito Lake, Laguna del Campo, Monastery Lake, Oasis State Park, Red River Hatchery Pond, Tingley Beach and Trees Lake. Waters restricted during fishing season to boats at trolling speeds only include: Charette Lakes, Cochiti Lake, Clayton Lake, Heron Lake, Maxwell Lakes 13 & 14, and Springer Lake when water level is less than 1,000 acre feet.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Personnel

NMDGF personnel and persons authorized by the NMDGF Director may while performing duties use motor boats on all lakes where use may be prohibited otherwise.

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Phone: (505) 476-8000 | Toll-free (888) 248-6866

Email: ispa@dgf.nm.gov