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Caballo Lake State Park Boat Ramp Access Closed

Southwest - Caballo Lake - New Mexico State Parks

Caballo Lake State Park has closed access to the boat ramp and is prohibiting the use of motorized boats due to extremely low water levels caused by required maintenance around the dam and spillway by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The maintenance project is expected to continue through the Labor Day weekend. Caballo Lake remains open for canoeing, kayaking and other motorized vessels. (Photo courtesy New Mexico State Parks)

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.

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: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, 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 33.4 cfs.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 39.5 cfs.

Glenwood Pond: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait.

Percha Dam: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for brown trout was fair to good when using worms.

Quemado Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, 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 0.25 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, Lake Roberts, Snow Lake and Trees Lake.

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