southwest glenwood pond austyn riley.jpg copyGlenwood Pond: Austyn Riley of Laguna Pueblo caught five trout using PowerBait on Aug. 16.

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

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

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 website for more information. The most recent report was received July 31. Fishing for white bass was fair to good when using shad, shallow-diving minnows and worms.

Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 14. At that time, fishing for white bass was very good when using topwater Whopper Ploppers. Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using blood bait.

Escondida Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using hot dogs with Kool-Aid.

Gila River: The most recent report was received Aug. 7. At that time, fishing for Gila trout was very good when using elk-hair caddis flies near the Catwalk. Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 20.0 cfs.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 36.4 cfs.

Glenwood Pond: Fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait.

Lake Roberts: The most recent report was received July 31. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using stink bait.

Percha Dam: Fishing for brown trout was fair to good when using worms.

Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using Garlic 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 0 cfs.

Young Pond: The most recent report was received Aug. 7. At that time, fishing for bluegill was very good when using hot dogs and shrimp.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Snow Lake and Trees Lake.