This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish in cooperation with Dustin Berg of www.gounlimited.org (“supporting disabled anglers”), has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing adventure, or your catch of the week. Starting later this week, you can visit: https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/fishing/weekly-report/ and use the iFish form at the bottom of the webpage. You can also send it to us at
NOTE: There will be fewer reports available during the cooler seasons when fishing slows. The Department will make every effort to provide as much information as possible during the winter months.
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The 2024-25 license year is here. Get your new Fishing License now!
2023-24 Fishing Licenses are no longer valid. A 2024-25 Fishing License is now required since the new license year began on April 1. The 2024-25 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online and in print in English and Spanish.
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-year period.
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 of fish species available, facilities, accessibility, boat ramps and general regulations.
Check out the webpage to plan your trip now!
Land Management Agency Links
The Department reminds anglers to “know before you go” and to contact land management agencies regarding additional regulations or restrictions on specific properties of interest prior to heading afield.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
- New Mexico State Lands
- New Mexico State Parks
- New Mexico Open Gate Properties
- New Mexico Wildlife Management Areas
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Consult local government websites for information regarding specific city and town fishing access.
SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Bill Evans Lake: Scott Martinez of Silver City caught his limit of rainbow trout using a gold-and-red Kastmaster lure on Nov. 2.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Alumni Pond: Closed for repairs until further notice.
Bear Canyon Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using gold-and-red Kastmaster lures.
Caballo Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for white bass was good when using Flicker Shad lures. Fishing for walleye was slow to fair when using white crankbaits and jigs tipped with worms. Fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass was fair to good when using plastic worms. Fishing for catfish was good when using cut bait.
Escondida Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Estancia Park Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Monday morning was 57 cfs.
Gila Waters: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Glenwood Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Lake Roberts: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Percha Dam: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Quemado Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Rancho Grande Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Tuesday morning was 1 cfs.
Snow Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Trees Lake: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait.
Young Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.
