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Bear Canyon Reservoir

Bear Canyon Reservoir is a reservoir in New Mexico, near Grant County.

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Bear Canyon Reservoir is a reservoir in Grant County, New Mexico, and covers about 35 acres, reaches about 10.6 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 685 acre-feet.

Bear Canyon Reservoir can be broken down in a few passes: shallow cover, the first break, and the deepest useful water. With little deep water in Bear Canyon Reservoir, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Bear Canyon Reservoir FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for bluegill at Bear Canyon Reservoir?

Before moving far on this water, try a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets.

What does the 10.6 feet deepest point mean when fishing Bear Canyon Reservoir?

Treat 10.6 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Bear Canyon Reservoir?

To narrow down Bear Canyon Reservoir, move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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