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This fishing report has been generated from the best information available at the time of publication.
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Your response to the iFish form has gone far beyond anything we could have imagined. While we'd love to be able to run every photo we receive, technical limitations keep us from being able to do so effectively.
The Department has started a Wall of Fame, where every photo that we receive will be published during busier times of the year. You'll be able to find the link to each edition of the Wall of Fame on the Weekly Fishing & Stocking
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The 2026-2027 fishing season has begun!
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Make sure you are ready for the new license year! Licenses are now available online, at Department offices and vendors across the state, or by calling the Department's Information Center at 888-248-6866.
The 2026-2027 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet is now available online in English and Spanish, with printed copies coming soon to offices and vendors.
SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Lake Roberts:Alfonzo Collins caught a catfish using a worm near the boat launch on April 14.
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 April 16. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good when using PowerBait.
Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received April 23. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was good when using grubs. The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow.
Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received April 23. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using Garlic PowerBait.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 18.1 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 47.2 cfs.
Lake Roberts: Fishing for catfish was good when using worms near the boat launch.
Quemado Lake: The most recent report was received April 23. At that time, fishing for tiger muskie was good when using Panther Martins.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 59.7 cfs.
Snow Lake: The most recent report was received April 16. At that time, fishing for trout was slow when using spinners and flies.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Caballo Lake, Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake and Young Pond.
