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Santa Rosa Lake is a lake in New Mexico. Fish documented in the area include Blue Catfish, Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp. It covers roughly 3,800 surface acres (about 6 square miles). Sitting at around 4,797 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 130 feet. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Santa Rosa Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 11:17 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 84°F from a representative gauge 23.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the east-southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 84° | 87° | 89° | 90° | 90° | 90° | 88° | 86° | 81° | 79° | 77° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 70° | 75° | 79° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Direction | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | — | — | — | — | — | — | N | N | N | NW | NW | N | N | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 84°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 87°F | 10 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 89°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 18 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 18 mph | 0% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph NNE (23°) | 18 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 90°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 88°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 86°F | 9 mph NE (45°) | 18 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 81°F | 7 mph ENE (68°) | 17 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 79°F | 3 mph ENE (68°) | 13 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 77°F | Calm | 9 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 76°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 75°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 74°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 74°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 72°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 71°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 71°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 70°F | 2 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 70°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 70°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 70°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 75°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 79°F | 2 mph NNE (23°) | 6 mph | 2% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 83°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 20% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 90° | 69° | 90° | 73° | 89° | 75° | 91° | 76° | 93° | 76° | 93° | 76° | 92° | 74° |
| Wind | NNE 12 mph | NNE 0 to 9 mph | NNE 1 to 10 mph | ESE 3 to 9 mph | ESE 7 to 15 mph | ESE 5 to 13 mph | SE 5 to 13 mph | SE 7 to 12 mph | SE 7 to 16 mph | SE 10 to 14 mph | SE 10 to 17 mph | SE 9 to 15 mph | SE 9 to 15 mph | ESE 6 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 20 mph | 18 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 28 mph | 27 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 2% | 0% | 7% | 7% | 15% | 15% | 7% | 7% | 4% | 4% | 19% | 19% |
| Forecast |
Rio Grande nr Mercedes, TX · Oct 9, 11:00 AM UTC
Good for fishing (80/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 84°F from a representative gauge 23.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 12 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the N is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the north. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 84°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NM Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in NM & TX, Santa Rosa Lake accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Blue Catfish, Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 4,797 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Santa Rosa Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 11:17 AM CDT