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 receivedJune 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.
