New Mexico /

El Vado Reservoir

Reservoir in New Mexico · 2,882 acres · near El Vado

El Vado Reservoir has 2 boat ramps listed as public.

Algal bloom watch

New Mexico Environment Department has a harmful algal bloom watch for this water (last monitored September 22, 2026). Monitored. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

New Mexico Environment Department · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Motors: Motors allowed (as the agency lists it for all 2 launches; check the posted rules before you go)

Launches

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle El Vado Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

Wikidata: Q5352314