Bluewater Lake reservoir levels dropped steadily between Halloween 2024 and Halloween 2025, falling from over 11,000 acre-feet to just 4,763 acre-feet, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The sharpest declines occurred between May and September, aligning with seasonal irrigation releases and warmer weather conditions. Data retrieved October 31, 2025. Diego Lopez - CC
Season Change Brings Trout Surge and Winter Hours to Bluewater BLUEWATER LAKE , N.M. – The seasons have changed, and so have the hours at Bluewater Lake State Park.Starting Nov. 1 to Mar 31, the park will be open from 7am to 5pm for recreational purposes.