NORTHEAST

NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Hopewell Lake: From left to right, Valerie Cordova, Yvonne Gallegos and Tina Cordova “killed it” during their trip on Aug. 30. Valerie caught a 20-inch trout, while Yvonne and Tina each caught 18-inchers using worms.

NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Cabresto Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using olive beadhead caddis flies.

Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 12.5 cubic feet per second (cfs).

Conchas Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good when using poor house curly tails.

Eagle Nest Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for kokanee was slow when using Kokanee Killers. The New Mexico Environment Department has reported a potentially harmful algae bloom at the lake and the public is advised to take precautions, including keeping pets out of the water and avoiding swimming in the algae bloom. For updated lake conditions and potential hazards, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.

Gallinas River: The river was recently stocked the first time since the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

Hopewell Lake: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using worms.

Lake Maloya: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait Mice Tails and Pistol Pete flies.

Monastery Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time,fishing for trout was slow when using worms and Pistol Petes. The lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Wednesday morning was 151 cfs. Fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait and good when using elk-hair caddis and Adams flies.

Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 30.6 cfs. Fishing for rainbow trout below the hatchery was very good when using Nymph Emerger and Prince Nymph flies.

Red River Hatchery: Fishing for rainbow trout was good when using salmon eggs and slow to fair when using leech-like flies.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 207 cfs. Fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout and smallmouth bass was fair to good when using red worms.

Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 9.73 cfs.

Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 64.5 cfs.

Rio Pueblo: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using worms.Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 14.8 cfs.

Santa Barbara River: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for trout was slow when using Trout Magnet grubs.

Santa Cruz Reservoir: Fishing for trout was slow when using PowerBait and spinners.

Shuree Ponds: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using leech-like flies from a kayak.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Clayton Lake, Charette Lakes, Costilla Creek, Cowles Ponds, Coyote Creek, Eagle Rock Lake, Harris Pond, Lake Alice, Los Pinos River, Maxwell Lake 13, Morphy Lake, Red River City Ponds, Springer Lake, Storrie Lake, Stubblefield Lake and Ute Lake.

NORTHWEST

NORTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Jemez Waters: Luna, age 7, and Bodhi Larragoite, age 4, caught six nice rainbow trout ranging from 12-13 inches in length using nightcrawlers on the Rio Cebolla on Sept. 1. It was the first trout Bodhi had caught and eaten.

NORTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Abiquiu Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time,fishing for smallmouth bass was slow to fair when using wacky-rigged Senkos.Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.

Albuquerque Area Drains: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using chicken breast with Jell-O.

Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec Wednesday morning was 53.5 cfs.

Bluewater Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time,fishing for tiger muskie was good when using Whopper Ploppers and slow when using small, light blue spinners. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park’s webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.

Canjilon Lakes: Fishing for trout was good when using dry dropper flies.

Cochiti Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow when using lures.

El Vado Lake: The lake is open to boating and angling with a primitive boat ramp available at the Dam Day Use Area, as well as the main (concrete) boat ramp and courtesy dock at El Vado Lake State Park. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park’s webpage or call 575-588-7247.

Fenton Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time,fishing for trout was slow to fair when using Garlic PowerBait. Visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-829-3630 for updates.

Heron Lake: Fishing for smallmouth bass was slow when using gold Blue Fox Vibrax Wildeye Inline Spinners.

Jemez Waters: Streamflow near Jemez Wednesday morning was 17.1 cfs. Fishing for rainbow trout was good when using nightcrawlers on the Cebolla River.

Navajo Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for northern pike was fair to good when using crankbaits.

Rio Chama: Fishing for trout below Abiquiu Lake was slow when using PowerBait, salmon eggs and nightcrawlers. Fishing for trout below El Vado Lake was good when using nightcrawlers. Streamflow below El Vado Lake Wednesday morning was 99.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Wednesday morning was 45.1 cfs.Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiu upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiu Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.

Rio Grande: The river is currently dry through Albuquerque.

San Juan River: Streamflow near Archuleta Wednesday morning was 994 cfs. Fishing for brown trout in the quality waters was very good when using nymph flies. Fishing for rainbow trout was good when using Foam Emerger flies and San Juan worms.

Seven Springs Kids’ Pond: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using worms. If you catch a native Rio Grande chub in the Kid’s Pond, please do not leave it on the bank; return it to the water where it can survive as part of our native ecosystem.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Brazos River, Grants Riverwalk Pond, Jackson Lake, Laguna del Campo, Lagunitas Lakes, Lake Farmington, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1), San Gregorio Lake, Tiger Park Reservoir, Tingley Beach and Trout Lakes.

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Bill Evans Lake: Genesis Smith caught a largemouth bass using a 3-ounce white spinner on Sept. 1. “I caught this behemoth just before sundown, after all the rain stopped,” she said. “Best fight I’ve ever experienced, and definitely my new personal record!”

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.

Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass was good when using 3-ounce white spinners.

Caballo Lake: The boat ramp has been closed and use of motorized boats is prohibited because of low water levels.Visit Caballo Lake State Park’s websitefor more information.

Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for smallmouth bass was good when using minnows.

Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time,fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using hot dogs with Kool-Aid.

Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 38.2 cfs.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 34.9 cfs.

Glenwood Pond: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait.

Percha Dam: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for brown trout was fair to good when using worms.

Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using PowerBait.

Rancho Grande Ponds: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using chicken liver and worms.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 1,100 cfs.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Lake Roberts, Snow Lake, Trees Lake and Young Pond.

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Corona Pond: Kale and Declan Ray caught their first albino catfish using chicken liver and hot dogs on Aug. 28.

SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Berrendo Creek: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using bacon. Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

Black River: Streamflow at Malaga Wednesday morning was 30.6 cfs.

Bonito Lake: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using worms. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.

Corona Pond: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using chicken liver and hot dogs.

Green Meadow Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for bass was fair to good when using lures.

Greene Acres Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good when using liver and nightcrawlers.

Grindstone Reservoir: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using Rainbow PowerBait and Pistol Pete red tails. Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildlife impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpagebefore planning a visit.

Lake Van: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using hot dogs.

Oasis Park Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using stink bait.

Pecos River: Streamflow below Sumner Lake Wednesday morning was 76.7 cfs.

Rio Ruidoso: Streamflow at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 27.6 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.

Sumner Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass was good when using Texas-rigged Senkos.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Alto Lake, Bataan Lake, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo Lake, Bottomless Lakes, Brantley Lake, Carlsbad Municipal Lake, Chaparral Park Lake, Corona Pond, Dennis Chavez Pond, Estancia Park Lake, Eunice Lake, Harry McAdams Park Pond, Jal Lake, Ned Houk Ponds, Perch Lake, Rio Bonito, Rock Lake Hatchery Kids’ Pond, Santa Rosa Lake, Spring River Pond, Sumner Lake and Timberon Ponds.

TIPS, TRICKS AND STORIES

Bass Stocking at Elephant Butte

Bass anglers turned out at Elephant Butte Lake to assist fisheries staff from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish with a historic community stocking event this week.

More than 1,300 largemouth bass, ranging from 14-16 inches in length, were released. This is significant, as the Department usually stocks small fry and fingerlings when stocking bass.

A huge thank you to the Rock Lake Hatchery in Santa Rosa for raising these big, beautiful bass. The Department would also like to thank all the anglers who helped disperse these bass to all parts of the lake. Projects like this wouldn’t be possible without the support generated by fishing license revenue, so thank you to the anglers for your support of this important conservation work.

Check out the video below to see the work Department staff and volunteers did last week!