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Bluewater Lake State Park
P.O. Box 3419
Perwitt, New Mexico 87045
Phone: 505-876-2391
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| Rolling hills studded with pinon and juniper trees encircle the lake, which is stocked with trout and catfish. Bluewater Lake State Park is popular for boating and year-round fishing. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Bluewater Lake is situated on the north flank of the Zuni Mountains in the Las Tusas Basin. The reservoir is located in a valley carved in shale and limestone. The latter of which contains snail and brachiopod fossils. |
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Unusual Occurrence
While fishing at a peaceful spot near the tip of a tongue, we heard cows mooing in the distance. We looked around-- nothing, but it sounded like they were advancing toward us. Across the lake there were folks fishing, picnicking, but they did not appear alarmed. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw movement. I turned right to see a large herd of cattle coming right for us-- fast. We high-tailed it out of there but could only get as far as our vehicle. They were bulls and they advanced on us so fast that my husband got seperated from my daughter and me and ran up a hill. They passed near the shore and hurried past our car. Wow! Never had that happen to us before. Still, the Park is beautiful and the trout we caught was the best!
(name not given)
23-Sep-2008
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| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Bluewater Lake and Bluewater Creek are stocked with rainbow trout, native or cutthroat trout, and catfish, with trout weighing up to 9 pounds having been caught in the lake. Numerous good fishing areas are easily reached by car. The park also is a popular spot for ice fishing in the winter months. |
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| Directions: |
| Bluewater Lake State Park is 28 miles west of Grants via I-40 and NM 412. |
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