Tell us all about it! Just visit the Department of Wildlife’s Weekly Fishing and Stocking Report website and use the iFish form at the bottom of the page. Submissions received by noon Monday will be considered for inclusion in that week’s fishing report. Fish weights and measurements are provided by the angler and displayed here as received. Photos containing sensitive material may be altered or excluded at the Department’s discretion.

This fishing report has been generated from the best information available at the time of publication.

Check out our Wall of Fame

Your response to the iFish form has gone far beyond anything we could have imagined. While we’d love to be able to run every photo we receive, technical limitations keep us from being able to do so effectively.

The Department has started a Wall of Fame, where every photo that we receive will be published during busier times of the year. You’ll be able to find the link to each edition of the Wall of Fame on the Weekly Fishing & Stocking

Report website. Share this link with your friends and family – because what fishing trip would be complete without a little bragging?

The 2026-2027 fishing season has begun!

Make sure you are ready for the new license year! Licenses are now available online, at Department offices and vendorsacross the state, or by calling the Department’s Information Center at 888-248-6866.

The 2026-2027 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet is now available online in English and Spanish, with printed copies coming soon to offices and vendors.

NORTHEAST

NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

 Santa Rosa Lake: Landon Ferguson, 2.5-years-old, of Albuquerque, caught a nice 17-inch largemouth bass while trolling for walleye using a crawler harness. Landon also caught several walleye Thursday and Friday in the 17–18 inch range, both while trolling and casting his own jig on his Minecraft fishing rod.

NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron on Tuesday morning was 10.3 cfs.

Eagle Nest Lake: Fishing for kokanee was fair to good when using crankbaits. Fishing for northern pike was fair to good when using crankbaits. For updated lake conditions, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.

Hopewell Lake: Fishing conditions for trout were very good trout when using a black Woolly Bugger and Spanish Bullet Perdigon.

Lake Alice: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using floating Powerbait. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park’s webpage

Lake Maloya: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using floating Powerbait. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park’s webpage or call 575-445-5607.

Monastery Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using salmon eggs. Monastery Lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

Morphy Lake: The most recent report was received on May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using Powerbait.

Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos on Tuesday morning was 22.7 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using wax worms and salmon eggs.

Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Tuesday morning was 28.4 cfs.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Tuesday morning was 212 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout and smallmouth bass was fair to good when using Powerbait.

Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez on Tuesday morning was 24.7 cfs.

Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero on Tuesday morning was 3.67 cfs.

Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco on Tuesday morning was 4.31 cfs.

Santa Cruz Reservoir: The most recent report was received on June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using Purple Garlic Powerbait and Yellow Powerbait.

Ute Lake: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass was fair to good when using shad-colored Bass Pro Shops XPS Staredown jerkbaits.

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

NORTHWEST

NORTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

 Cochiti Lake: David Karath England caught walleye using a pink Propeller fly.

NORTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair to good when using Bandit purple deep divers and red worms off the bottom. Fishing for smallmouth bass was slow to fair when using worms. Fishing for trout was good when using a pink Segmented Rapala lure. Fishing for crappie and bluegill was good using a 2-inch white grub. Contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.

Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec on Wednesday morning was 573 cfs.

Bluewater Lake: Fishing for catfish was fair to good using cut bait. Fishing for Tiger muskie was slow, but a few were caught, throwing a rainbow trout swimbait along the rocks. Catfish were also caught using a hotdog. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park’s webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.

Cochiti Lake: The most recent report was from June 2. Fishing for smallmouth bass was very good when using chicken livers and worms. Fishing for walleye was slow when using worms. Fishing for carp was good when using corn.

Canjilon Lakes: Fishing was very good at the upper lake when using yellow Powerbait.

El Vado Lake: The most recent report was received on May 28. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was very good when using worms, cowbells and spinners. 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: Fishing for trout was good using Powerbait and spoons, spinners and Powerbait salmon eggs. For more information, visit Fenton Lake State Park’s webpage or call 575-829-3630.

Navajo Lake: Fishing for northern pike was good when using crappie slider. Largemouth bass fishing was good using a Ned rig.

Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Tuesday morning was 99.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Tuesday morning was 227 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.

San Juan River: Streamflow near Archuleta, Tuesday morning was 940 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fly-fishing in the quality waters section and the bait section was very good.

Seven Springs Kids Pond: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using corn and PowerBait.

Tingley Beach: Channel catfish fishing was good using homemade catfish bait on a light rod with a light spinning reel.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Albuquerque Area Drains, Brazos River, Lake Farmington, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Rio Cebolla, Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1), Rio Grande, San Gregorio Lake, Trout Lakes and Tiger Park Reservoir.

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Escondida Lake: Annalise Silva had a great day at Escondida Lake, she caught this bluegill and additionally caught eight catfish using worms and chicken liver. 

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

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

Caballo Lake: Catfish fishing was good, mid-morning, using chicken breast soaked in cherry Kool-Aid. Fishing for white bass was good when using natural-colored and green lures.

Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for white bass was good when using minnows and cut bait. Fishing for catfish was good when using cut shad. The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow. For more information, visit the Elephant Butte State Park page.

Escondida Lake: The most recent report was from June 3. At that time, fishing for catfish was great when using worms and chicken liver.

Gila River: The most recent report was from June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using flies. Streamflow near Gila on Tuesday morning was 16.2 cfs.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 42.2 cfs.

Glenwood Pond: The most recent report was received June 2. At that time,fishing for trout was good when using worms.

Lake Roberts: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for crappie was fair to good when using lures.

Quemado Lake: The most recent report was received June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using worms.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 2060 cfs.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

 Brantley Lake: Connor Martinez of Roswell celebrated his 13th birthday on June 6 by catching bluegill, catfish and white bass using worms. Happy birthday, Connor!

SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

Black River: Streamflow at Malaga Tuesday morning was 4.88 cfs.

Bonito Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using salmon eggs, Powerbait and glitter Powerbait. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.

Greene Acres Lake: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good when using hot dogs. Fishing for bass was fair to good when using Tequila Sunrise Berkley Power Worms on jig heads.

Grindstone Reservoir: Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildfire impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpagebefore planning a visit.

Lake Van: The most recent report was from June 2. As of that time, fishing for catfish was good when using red hot dogs and garlic.

Pecos River: Streamflow below Sumner Lake Tuesday morning was 82 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good when using swimbaits and topwater lures.

Rio Ruidoso: Streamflow at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 4.04 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.

Santa Rosa Lake: Walleye fishing was good when using a crawler harness. Largemouth bass fishing was good when using curly tail grubs and a jig while trolling.

Sumner Lake: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for walleye was slow to fair when using neon diver lures.

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

TIPS, TRICKS AND STORIES

Beat the Heat this Summer on New Mexico’s waters

By Dela Joyner

North Area Public Information Specialist

To beat the heat, anglers may also want to consider fishing higher-elevation lakes and streams, where water temperatures often remain cooler throughout the summer. New Mexico offers excellent high-country options, from the streams of the Jemez and Sacramento mountains to alpine lakes in the Pecos and Carson National Forests.

Watch the water temperature. If you have a stream thermometer, use it. Water temperatures above 67°F can begin to stress trout, and above 70°F, catch-and-release fishing can do more harm than good. On the hottest days, it may be worth packing up early or switching to a warmwater species like bass or catfish that handle the heat more comfortably.

And don’t forget about yourself. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen and other sun protection to keep you and your family safe while enjoying New Mexico’s great outdoors. A good rule of thumb: if it’s too hot to be comfortable on the bank, it’s probably too hot for the fish, too.

Looking for a new fishing destination this summer? Visit the New Mexico Department of Wildlife’s interactive fishing map to discover fishing opportunities across the state, including many higher-elevation waters that provide excellent summer fishing.

Check the Fishing Conditions

and Trip Planner!

The Department’s Fishing Conditions and Trip Planner was created using data from past Weekly Fishing Reports to develop graphs depicting fishing conditions for several species and waterbodies throughout the year. Each graph represents the average fishing conditions for each week of the year over the four years.

The Department has also developed an interactive Fishing Waters Map with a wealth of information on fishing locations in New Mexico. It displays hundreds of fishing access points with information on available fish species, facilities, accessibility, boat ramps and general regulations.

Check out the webpage to plan your trip now!