Blue Hole

Near Carlsbad, New Mexico, on US 285, and within Brantley Lake State Park, Brantley Lake is a reservoir on the Pecos River.

It is contained by the Brantley Dam, which was built as a component of the United States Bureau of Reclamation's Brantley Project and finished in the 1980s. The old McMillan Dam, which had been deemed unstable, was the project's primary goal. Irrigation, flood control, the improvement of fish and wildlife, and recreation are other advantages.

The 413,283,000 m3 capacity of Brantley Lake is designated for flood control purposes. The lake is surrounded by the Brantley Lake State Park, which offers visitors camping and hiking. The lake itself is a fantastic location for boating, canoeing, and kayaking. Largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, and crappie are just a few examples of warm water fish that anglers can catch.

Brantley Lake is well-liked by anglers since it is stocked with largemouth bass, white bass, walleye, channel catfish, and other species. Additionally, the bird watching is outstanding.

Location: Eddy County, New Mexico