SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Quemado Lake: James Ellis (pictured) went fishing with his grandfather, Raymon Sanchez, and caught his first fish using Pink PowerBait and a silver spoon on a bobber on July 19.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received on July 16. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good.
Caballo Lake: With recent water releases from Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake, water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas.
Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received on July 16. At that time, fishing was fair to good for largemouth bass and white bass when using a white shad lure. 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.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila on Tuesday morning was 47.7 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Tuesday morning was 60.2 cfs.
Lake Roberts: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using homemade stink bait.
Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using Pink PowerBait and silver spoons on a bobber.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Tuesday morning was 0 cfs.
Young Pond: The most recent report was received July 16. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using hot dogs.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Escondida Lake, Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Whitewater Creek.
