Brantley Lake State Park, a New Mexico State Park located near Artesia, Carlsbad

BRANTLEY LAKE STATE PARK

BRANTLEY LAKE STATE PARK
33 East Brantley Lake Rd.
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221

Phone: 505-457-2384
Reservations: 877-664-7787

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Brantley Lake State Park, a southern desert park, is a refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West Town of Seven Rivers

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Bike Trailsyes

Swimming Beachyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Fishing

Fishing:

Anglers can catch a variety of warm water fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, and crappie.

Location

Brantley Lake State Park is located near Artesia, Carlsbad

Nearby Parks

Carlsbad National Wildlife Refuge

Living Desert State Park

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

September 8 First visit by Rick & Irma

One of the Rangers told us it was flooded and not much access for bank fishing. My wife Irma and I caught 6 largemouth in about 45 minutes. That was great!