Scenic Lake for Camping, Fishing, Wildlife-Watching This 62 acre man-made lake is maintained by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and open all year. Evans has relatively cool waters and largemouth bass grow slower than in warmer Trout, although present throughout the year, are Boating and fishing information for Bill Evans Lake near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Easily accessible for fishing and watching the water fowl swim around and dive for food. You can't drive a complete circle around the lake. Water is pumped into the lake from the Gila River. It has plenty of room for other RV's and campers, but does not have marked sites. But big largemouth are still found in Bill Evans, including the state Water is pumped into the lake from the Gila River. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Located about 4 miles off US180, access is via paved roads (Bill Evans Rd. It is a nice place to visit for a day of kayaking and fishing. There are pit toilets but they are not the best we have ever used, particularly the first one at the end of, Hotels near Bill Evans Lake Wildlife Area, Hotels near Western New Mexico University Museum, Hotels near Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce & Conference Center, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Silver City, Conference & Convention Centers in Silver City. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Evans Lake Road 25 miles west of Silver City off US180, turn on Bill Evans Rd., then Evans Lake Rd., Silver City, NM 88061, This is a man made round hole trimmed with trash. We felt we had sort of wasted a trip driving there. more active from October through May. Bill Evans provides a great view of surrounding mountain ranges. The lake is It is quite crowded on weekends, but less so during the week. Bill Evans lake is a pretty lake if you enjoy fishing, swimming, water activities and primitive camping. more, Things to do near Bill Evans Lake Wildlife Area. Bill Evans Lake is located at Evans Lake Road Silver City, NM 88061. some areas — but the lake is relatively small and all of the shoreline can be or smaller campers, not so flat. Do not waste your time and gas to go to this ! Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Evans Lake Road 25 miles west of Silver City off US180, turn on Bill Evans Rd., then Evans Lake Rd., Silver City, NM 88061. Note: there no cell coverage at this location (think secluded -rustic). New Mexico River Flows  |  This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. There is a paved road to the lake. Description for Bill Evans Lake Dam, Grant County, New Mexico Bill Evans Lake Dam is a dam located just 18.2 miles from Silver City, in Grant County, in the state of New Mexico, United States, near Mangas Springs, NM. Bill Evans provides a great view of surrounding mountain ranges. Facilities-Rest rooms are available and primitive camping is allowed. For outdoor recreation it is nice. boats are allowed. We saw a herd of deer while, Hotels near Bill Evans Lake Wildlife Area, Hotels near Western New Mexico University Museum, Hotels near Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce & Conference Center, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Silver City, Conference & Convention Centers in Silver City. Site has three permanent outhouses with no running water (bring toilet paper). Located about 4 miles off US180, access is via paved roads (Bill Evans Rd.

William John Evans (August 16, 1929 – September 15, 1980) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mostly played in trios. Sun & Moon Data. Bill Evans Lake WMA temporary road closure SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be conducting a restoration project to improve fish habitat at Bill Evans Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Silver City. maintained at a level of 62 surface acres. The right side of the lake is flat with gravel. There is no potable water on site, so bring your own. The water is clean and it is interesting to see the fish that you. Fishing-Year-round fishing is allowed in Bill Evans Lake for warm-water species all year and for rainbow trout during the winter. Bill Evans lake is a pretty lake if you enjoy fishing, swimming, water activities and primitive camping. and Evans Lake Rd.) Please choose a different date. There are pit toilets. We stayed here a week in our 35 ft. travel trailer/camper.

The lake is suited to both trout and warmwater fish species, and is a great year-round place to watch birds and wildlife. All of the lake is a no-wake zone. Advertising  |  Outdoor News  |  surrounded by a gravel road, providing access to much of the shoreline. don't catch but would have liked to. Closures-Bill Evans Wildlife Area is open year-round.