Water fun

Monte Verde Lake

Water Adventure

WEATHER *

Lightning is common in Angel Fire, especially during monsoon season. If you see lightning or hear thunder, immediately return to shore and seek shelter. Wind can also create a hazard on the lake and anything more than a breeze can make boating very difficult, even dangerous. If the wind picks up, return to shore.

Open mid-May through Oct. 1, Angel Fire Resort’s Monte Verde Lake is a beautiful spring-fed high mountain place to hike, fish with family, boat and paddle board. The lake is stocked with rainbow lake trout throughout the summer – perfect for a family fish fry. On the east end of the lake there is a floating dock for fishing or just relaxing. Boats, stand-up paddle boards, pedal boats, two-person kayaks and fishing equipment are available for rent. Angel Fire Fishing Permits are required and can be obtained at the Boat House. Permits also available at the Membership Office at The Country Club (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday) when the Lake House is closed. Permits must be worn at all times.) Monte Verde Lake Office is located at 25 Lakeview Park Drive. Call 575-377-9971 for more information.

RENTALS

Stand-Up Paddle Board

Age minimum 12 years old, strong swimmers, must wear life vest, leash and whistle when on-water; stand on paddle board only on water; enter/exit in designated area next to Monte Verde Lake Office.

Pedal Boat

Age minimum 4 years old, be able to swim and must wear a life vest. No fishing from a pedal boat.

BRING YOUR OWN

Yes! You are welcome to bring your own non-motorized watercraft. No permit fee for boats under 15 feet. To store your boat, pay a seasonal registration fee in Monte Verde Lake Office, 25 Lakeview Park Drive. Call 575-377-9971 for details.

SAFETY AND POLICIES

• No Alcohol – alcoholic beverages are not permitted at Monte

Verde Lake. • Whistles required on water to notify others in case of emergency. • No Swimming – there is no lifeguard. The water is extremely cold. Check in with the Lake Attendant on arrival and sign liability waiver. • Dogs – must be on leash on shore but allowed to swim in the lake and ride on boats off leash. • Fires – charcoal grills and campfires not permitted on

Monte Verde Lake. • No Wake Lake – boats with motors and devices like jet skis are not allowed. Trolling motors are permitted.