Bonito Lake

Visitor Alert: Bonito Lake Reopened for Fishing on August 30, 2024

Bonito Lake, located just north of Ruidoso, reopens for fishing on August 30, 2024, after a decade of restoration following fire and flood damage. Enjoy a peaceful day of fishing in the scenic Sacramento Mountains. Only fishing is allowed for now to protect ongoing restoration efforts. Visit soon to experience the renewed beauty of Bonito Lake!

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Alto Lake Recreation Area
Alto Lake Recreation Area

Alto Lake Recreation Area offers fishing, kayaking, hiking trails, picnic areas, wildlife viewing, and scenic outdoor recreation near Ruidoso in the Sierra Blanca mountains.

Ruidoso Lakes Guide: Fishing, Boating & Outdoor Recreation in Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso Lakes Guide: Fishing, Boating & Outdoor Recreation in Ruidoso, NM

Explore the scenic mountain lakes of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Grindstone, Alto, and Bonito Lakes offer trout fishing, non-motorized boating, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and peaceful alpine views. Find out which lake is closest to downtown, where boating is allowed, and what permits you need before you go.

Grindstone Lake: All You Need To Know
Grindstone Lake: All You Need To Know

Discover everything you need to know about Grindstone Lake, one of Ruidoso's most popular recreation areas located just minutes from downtown Ruidoso.

Discover the Beauty of Bonito Lake: Reopened for Fishing
Discover the Beauty of Bonito Lake: Reopened for Fishing

Bonito Lake, located just north of Ruidoso, reopened for fishing after a decade of restoration following fire and flood damage. Enjoy a peaceful day of fishing in the scenic Sacramento Mountains. Only fishing is allowed for now to protect ongoing restoration efforts. Visit soon to experience the renewed beauty of Bonito Lake!

Best Places To Fish In Ruidoso
Best Places To Fish In Ruidoso

From pristine high-mountain lakes and streams to sparkling reservoirs and meandering rivers, discover the best places to cast a line in Ruidoso.

RUIDOSO TRAILS: Where To Hike, Bike, and Horseback Ride in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO TRAILS: Where To Hike, Bike, and Horseback Ride in Ruidoso

Climb Sierra Blanca, hike through alpine meadows, alongside the Rio Ruidoso, explore a forest on horseback? You decide! Thanks to over a million acres of National Forest and wilderness areas, virtually every corner of Ruidoso is waiting to be discovered. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails are plentiful.

IN THE PRESS: Bald Eagles Winter in Lincoln County
IN THE PRESS: Bald Eagles Winter in Lincoln County

Each winter, the lakes in Lincoln County become home to about 20 bald eagles, who arrive in November from Canada, Wyoming and Colorado. - Ruidoso News