BRANTLEY LAKE STATE PARK
Brantley Lake State Park, a southern desert park, is a refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West Town of Seven Rivers
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Swimming Beachyes
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Fishing:
Anglers can catch a variety of warm water fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, and crappie.
Brantley Lake State Park is located near Artesia, Carlsbad
Brantley Lake State Park offers numerous picnic tables, grills and shelters. Some areas provide stunning lake views for a scenic meal.
The park offers birdwatching opportunities with over 200 species, including roadrunners and bald eagles. Bird checklists are available.
Brantley Lake State Park is 12 miles north of Carlsbad via US 285 and 4.5 miles northeast on Eddy County Road 30.
One of the Rangers told us it was flooded and not much access for bank fishing. My wife Irma and I caught 6 largemouth in about 45 minutes. That was great!
The lake is near full capacity and we are due for more rain so the lake is very good for boating.
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