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: Category: Non-Local News Releases; 27 March 2025

CHECK OUT THE LATEST STOCKING REPORT

The weekly stocking report is posted each Friday, so it can include the latest stocking details right up to the weekend.

2024-25 Fishing RIBs and licenses still available online!

A 2024-25 Fishing License is required and is valid through March 31, 2025. The 2024-25 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online and in print in English and Spanish.

The 2025-26 license year begins April 1

License sales for the 2025-26 license year are underway. The 2025-26 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online in both English and Spanish, and will soon be available in print at Department offices and vendors statewide.

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!

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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.

Consult local government websites for information regarding specific city and town fishing access.

SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Bear Canyon Lake: Eric Ockerhausen caught five trout using Panther Martin spinners, Joe’s Flies and flicker shad on March 24. The Montoya kids (pictured above) caught eight trout using PowerBait on March 15.

Bear Canyon Lake: Eric Ockerhausen caught five trout using Panther Martin spinners, Joe’s Flies and flicker shad on March 24. The Montoya kids (pictured above) caught eight trout using PowerBait on March 15.

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Adrian Cde Baca Elephant Butte Lake: Javier Valles (top left) caught a striped bass using a jerkbait on March 24. “Fishing was slow, but this striper made up for it,” he said. Ryder, Deegan and Pat Welch (top right) caught three catfish using cut bait on March 17. Jace Cde Baca (above), age 10, caught eight catfish using chicken on March 19.

Lake Roberts: David caught five trout using PowerBait from the bank and lures from the boat on March 21. Tom Harvey (above) and his wife caught eight trout using Rainbow PowerBait on March 19.

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Alumni Pond: Closed for repairs until further notice.

Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using Panther Martin spinners, Joe’s Flies, flicker shad and PowerBait.

Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for rainbow trout was fair to good when using Garlic PowerBait.

Caballo Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for striped bass was slow to fair when using jerkbaits. Fishing for catfish was good when using cut bait and very good when using chicken.

Escondida Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using worms.

Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 52.4 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 48.1 cfs.

Glenwood Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Roberts: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait from the bank and lures from boats.

Percha Dam: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Quemado Lake: The lake has thawed and is open to the public. Fishing for trout was slow when using PowerBait.

Rancho Grande Ponds: Fishing for rainbow trout was very good when using PowerBait.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was less than 1 cfs.

Snow Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Trees Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Young Pond: Fishing for bluegill was slow to fair when using worms.

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