Southwest Catch of the Week 100225
Quemado Lake: Austyn Riley caught his limit of trout using Pautzke Fire Balls on Sept. 28 while taking part in the Department's Family Small Game Hunting Camp.
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 Sept. 25. At that time, fishing for catfish was very good when using jerky.
Caballo Lake: The lake is now open to motorized boat use and the boat ramp has reopened, as water levels have returned to normal after work to remove excessive debris from the dam's intake structure. Visit Caballo Lake State Park's website for more information.
Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received Sept. 25. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was good when using live minnows. Fishing for catfish was good when using worms and minnows. Fishing for white bass, walleye, drum and crappie was fair to good when using minnows from the bank.
Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received Sept. 25. At that time, fishing for catfish was very good when using chicken livers.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 42.2 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 32 cfs.
Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using Pautzke Fire Balls.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0 cfs. Fishing for catfish was fair to good when using worms in the San Marcial area.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Snow Lake, Trees Lake and Young Pond.
