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Lake Information for Elephant Butte Reservoir
Elephant Butte Reservoir is a reservoir on the Rio Grande in the U.S. state of New Mexico, 5 miles north of Truth or Consequences. It is impounded by Elephant Butte Dam and is the largest reservoir in New Mexico. The reservoir is also part of the largest state park in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake State Park.
The reservoir is part of the Rio Grande Project, a project to provide power and irrigation to south-central New Mexico and west Texas. It was filled starting between 1915 and 1916.
The name "Elephant Butte" refers to a volcanic core similar to Devils Tower in Wyoming. It is now an island in the lake. The butte was said to have the shape of an elephant.
Fishing is a popular recreational activity on the reservoir, which contains striped bass, white bass, largemouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Sea Ray Boats Incorporated
- 404 Highway 195 - Elephant Butte, NM
- (575) 744-0071
- Anton's Marine
- 200 Anton Dr - Elephant Butte, NM
- (575) 744-5411
- Butte General Store & Marine
- 900 Highway 195 - Elephant Butte, NM
- (575) 744-5427
Vacation Rental
- Artesian Bath House & Trailer
- 312 Marr St - Cuchillo, NM
- (575) 894-2684
- Red Haven Motel
- 605 N Date St - Cuchillo, NM
- (575) 894-2964
- Ace Lodge
- 1302 N Date St - Cuchillo, NM
- (575) 894-2151
Bar and Restaurant
- Ivory Tusk Tavern & Restaurant
- 401 Highway 195 - Elephant Butte, NM
- (575) 744-5431
- Bar-B-Que on Broadway
- 308 N Broadway St - Cuchillo, NM
- (575) 894-7047
- Los Arcos Steak & Lobster
- 1400 N Date St - Cuchillo, NM
- (575) 894-6200
