Storrie Lake is the breezy trout-and-windsurfing lake of northeastern New Mexico – a shallow, 1,100-acre reservoir on the high plains just north of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Reliable winds make it a favorite for sailing and windsurfing, while regular trout stockings and a warmwater mix keep anglers coming back, all within a few minutes of a historic Old West town.
This guide covers Storrie Lake: the fishing, the windsurfing, the state park, and access. It’s part of our growing New Mexico Lakes Database.
Storrie Lake at a glance
- Surface area: ~1,100 acres (shallow), on the high plains near Las Vegas, NM
- Location: San Miguel County, northeast New Mexico (north of Las Vegas)
- Top fish: rainbow trout (stocked), largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye
Fishing Storrie Lake
Storrie is a popular put-and-take and warmwater lake: rainbow trout are stocked through the cooler months, and the lake also holds largemouth bass, channel catfish and walleye. A New Mexico fishing license is required. The shallow, fertile water fishes well from boats and the bank, and the trout stockings make it a reliable family fishing spot. Winter ice fishing is possible in cold spells.
Windsurfing and the state park
Storrie’s claim to fame is wind. Its exposed, high-plains setting brings steady breezes that make it one of the best windsurfing and sailing lakes in New Mexico – on a good day, sailboards skim across the water beneath big skies. Storrie Lake State Park provides a campground, boat ramps, a visitor center and day-use areas, supporting fishing, boating, paddling and windsurfing alike.
Getting there and what’s nearby
Storrie Lake is just north of Las Vegas, New Mexico, off NM-518, about 1 hour east of Santa Fe. Historic Las Vegas (with its Old West plaza and Montezuma Castle) and Fort Union National Monument are nearby.
Know before you go
- Fishing license: a New Mexico license is required.
- Windy: great for windsurfing, but the open lake can get choppy fast.
- Best seasons: spring and fall for stocked trout; summer for windsurfing and bass.
Frequently asked questions
What fish are in Storrie Lake?
Stocked rainbow trout, plus largemouth bass, channel catfish and walleye.
Is Storrie Lake good for windsurfing?
Yes – its windy, exposed high-plains setting makes it one of the best windsurfing and sailing lakes in New Mexico.
Where is Storrie Lake?
Just north of Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County, off NM-518, about an hour east of Santa Fe.
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