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Fishing line for July 2, 2026
From walleye at Conchas Lake to trout at Hopewell, here's your weekly guide to fishing conditions across New Mexico
CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Candis Brinegar caught five walleye at Conchas Lake using lunker grubs and worms on a windy afternoon June 24.
Alec Torres, 7, caught a trout 鈥� his first fish 鈥� using PowerBait Power Eggs on an outing at Fenton Lake with his cousins on June 23.
Cassandra Sanchez caught a 16-inch brook trout at Bonito Lake using a worm on June 14.
Let the New Mexico Department of Wildlife know how your fishing trip went with the iFish form: or email darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov.
NOTES FROM NMDOW
Northeast fishing report
Streamflow on the Cimarron River near Cimarron on Tuesday morning was 26.2 cfs.
Fishing for walleye at Conchas Lake was fair to good using lunker grubs and worms. Fishing for catfish was very good using hot dogs soaked in cherry Kool-Aid.
The most recent report for Eagle Nest Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for kokanee was fair to good using gold Panther Martins or gold spinners. For updated lake conditions, visit the park鈥檚 webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
The most recent report for Eagle Rock Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using Peach PowerBait.
The most recent report for Fawn Lakes was on June 18. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using worms.
The most recent report for Hopewell Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using a combination of dry and nymph flies under an indicator.
The most recent report for Lake Maloya was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was slow using PowerBait Power Eggs. Anglers noted heavy aquatic weeds off much of the shoreline. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-445-5607.
Fishing for trout at Monastery Lake was good using Panther Martins and very good using worms. Monastery Lake is part of the department鈥檚 Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about the property.
Streamflow on the Pecos River near Pecos on Tuesday morning was 10.1 cfs. The most recent report was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was good to fair using salmon eggs, power bait and flies.
The most recent report for the Red River was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using salmon eggs. Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Tuesday morning was 26.3 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande below the Taos Junction Bridge on Tuesday morning was 186 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Hondo near Valdez on Tuesday morning was 12.7 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Mora near Terrero on Tuesday morning was 2.23 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Pueblo near Pe帽asco on Tuesday morning was 3.82 cfs.
The most recent report for Rito la Presa was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using mealworms.
Fishing for trout at Santa Cruz Reservoir was fair to good trolling pink-and-silver spoons.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Cabresto Lake, Charette Lake, Clayton Lake, Cowles Ponds, Coyote Creek, Gallinas River, Harris Pond, Lake Alice, Los Pinos River, Maxwell Lake 13, Morphy Lake, Red River City Ponds, Rio Costilla, Shuree Ponds, Springer Lake, Storrie Lake, Stubblefield Lake and Ute Lake.
Northwest fishing report
The most recent report for Abiqui煤 Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for walleye was good using Rapala bait and trolling stick bait over 30 feet of water. Contact the Abiqui煤 Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.
Streamflow on the Animas River below Aztec on Wednesday morning was 159 cfs.
Fishing for catfish at Bluewater Lake was fair to good using hot dogs. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.
Fishing for northern pike at Cochiti Lake was slow to fair using diving shad.
The most recent report for Canjilon Lakes was received June 11. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using Yellow PowerBait at the upper lake.
El Vado Lake is open to boating and angling with a primitive boat ramp available at the Dam Day Use Area, as well as the main (concrete) boat ramp and courtesy dock at El Vado Lake State Park. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-588-7247.
Fishing for trout at Fenton Lake was slow using PowerBait Power Eggs. For more information, visit Fenton Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-829-3630.
The most recent report for Navajo Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass was fair to good using Ned rigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Fishing for northern pike was slow using deep-diving crankbaits.
Streamflow on the Rio Chama below El Vado Lake on Tuesday morning was 99.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiqui煤 Lake on Tuesday morning was 208 cfs. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiqui煤 upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiqui煤 Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande at sa国际传媒官网网页入口 on Wednesday morning was 0 cfs.
Streamflow on the San Juan River near Archuleta on Tuesday morning was 819 cfs. The most recent report was received June 18. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was very good using size-22 princess nymphs in the quality waters.
The most recent report for Seven Springs Kids Pond was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using PowerBait or salmon eggs.
The most recent report for Tingley Beach was received June 11. At that time, fishing for channel catfish was good using homemade catfish bait on a light rod with a light spinning reel.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Area Drains, Brazos River, Lake Farmington, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Rio Cebolla, Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1), San Gregorio Lake, Trout Lakes and Tiger Park Reservoir.
Southwest fishing report
Fishing conditions at Bear Canyon Lake have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
The most recent report for Caballo Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for white bass was good to fair using green and orange trolling lures. Walleye remained slow to inactive. Water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas.
The South Monticello boat ramp at Elephant Butte Lake is currently closed due to low water levels. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow. For more information, visit the Elephant Butte State Park page.
The most recent report for Escondida Lake was received June 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using worms and chicken liver.
Streamflow on the Gila River near Gila on Tuesday morning was 4.47 cfs.
Streamflow at the Gila Waters near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 24.4 cfs.
The most recent report for Quemado Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was good using worms, spinners and flies. Fishing for tiger muskie was also fair to good.
The most recent report for the Rio Grande was received June 25. At that time, fishing for carp was good using worms below Elephant Butte Dam and Caballo Lake. Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 1,290 cfs.
The most recent report for Whitewater Creek was received June 25. At that time, fishing for Gila trout was fair to good using flies and produced 3-to-14-inch trout.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.
Southeast fishing report
The most recent report for Alto Lake was received June 25. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using Kastmasters and worms.
Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on Berrendo Creek.
Streamflow on the Black River at Malaga on Tuesday morning was 42.2 cfs.
Fishing for trout at Bonito Lake was fair to good using worms and good to very good using PowerBait. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.
Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildfire impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpage before planning a visit.
Streamflow on the Pecos River below Sumner Lake on Tuesday morning was 113 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 3.36 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.
Fishing for walleye at Santa Rosa Lake was very good using Pour House Custom Baits Gangster Grubs.
Fishing for white bass at Sumner Lake was good using blue-and-silver lures.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bataan Lake, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo Lake, Bottomless Lakes, Brantley Lake, Carlsbad Municipal Lake, Chaparral Park Lake, Corona Pond, Dennis Chavez Pond, Estancia Park Lake, Eunice Lake, Green Meadow Lake, Greene Acres Lake, Harry McAdams Park Pond, Jal Lake, Lake Van, Ned Houk Ponds, Oasis Park Lake, Perch Lake, Rio Bonito, Rock Lake Hatchery Kids鈥� Pond and Spring River Pond.
