GO NEW MEXICO
Fishing Line for June 11, 2026
From a 2.5-year-old landing a 17-inch bass to great trout action statewide, here's where the fish are biting in New Mexico
CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Landon Ferguson, 2.5-years-old, of sa国际传媒官网网页入口, caught a nice 17-inch largemouth bass while trolling for walleye at Santa Rosa Lake using a crawler harness. Landon also caught several walleye Thursday and Friday in the 17鈥18 inch range, both while trolling and casting his own jig on his Minecraft fishing rod.
David Karath England caught walleye at Cochiti Lake using a pink Propeller fly.
Annalise Silva had a great day at Escondida Lake, she caught a bluegill and additionally caught eight catfish using worms and chicken liver.
Connor Martinez of Roswell celebrated his 13th birthday on June 6 by catching bluegill, catfish and white bass using worms at Brantley Lake.
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 10.3 cfs.
Fishing for kokanee at Eagle Nest Lake was fair to good using crankbaits. Fishing for northern pike was fair to good using crankbaits. For updated lake conditions, visit the park鈥檚 webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
Fishing conditions at Hopewell Lake for trout were very good using a black Woolly Bugger and Spanish Bullet Perdigon.
The most recent report for Lake Alice was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was good using floating Powerbait. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park鈥檚 webpage
The most recent report for Lake Maloya was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using floating Powerbait. 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 salmon eggs. Monastery Lake is part of the Department鈥檚 Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about the property.
The most recent report for Morphy Lake was received on May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using Powerbait.
Streamflow on the Pecos River near Pecos on Tuesday morning was 22.7 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using wax worms and salmon eggs.
Streamflow on the Red River below the Red River Hatchery on Tuesday morning was 28.4 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande below the Taos Junction Bridge on Tuesday morning was 212 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout and smallmouth bass was fair to good using Powerbait.
Streamflow on the Rio Hondo near Valdez on Tuesday morning was 24.7 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Mora near Terrero on Tuesday morning was 3.67 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Pueblo near Pe帽asco on Tuesday morning was 4.31 cfs.
The most recent report for Santa Cruz Reservoir was received on June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good using Purple Garlic Powerbait and Yellow Powerbait.
The most recent report for Ute Lake was received May 28. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass was fair to good using shad-colored Bass Pro Shops XPS Staredown jerkbaits.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Cabresto Lake, Charette Lake, Conchas Lake, Clayton Lake, Cowles Ponds, Coyote Creek, Eagle Rock Lake, Gallinas River, Harris Pond, Los Pinos River, Maxwell Lake 13, Red River City Ponds, Rio Costilla, Shuree Ponds, Springer Lake, Storrie Lake and Stubblefield Lake.
Northwest fishing report
Fishing for walleye at Abiqui煤 Lake was fair to good using Bandit purple deep divers and red worms off the bottom. Fishing for smallmouth bass was slow to fair using worms. Fishing for trout was good using a pink Segmented Rapala lure. Fishing for crappie and bluegill was good using a 2-inch white grub. 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 573 cfs.
Fishing for catfish at Bluewater Lake was fair to good using cut bait. Fishing for Tiger muskie was slow, but a few were caught, throwing a rainbow trout swimbait along the rocks. Catfish were also caught using a hotdog. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.
The most recent report for Cochiti Lake was from June 2. Fishing for smallmouth bass was very good using chicken livers and worms. Fishing for walleye was slow using worms. Fishing for carp was good using corn.
Fishing was very good at the upper lake at Canjilon Lakes using yellow Powerbait.
The most recent report for El Vado Lake was received on May 28. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was very good using worms, cowbells and spinners. The 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 good using Powerbait and spoons, spinners and Powerbait salmon eggs. For more information, visit Fenton Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-829-3630.
Fishing for northern pike at Navajo Lake was good using crappie slider. Largemouth bass fishing was good using a Ned rig.
Streamflow on the Rio Chama below El Vado Lake Tuesday morning was 99.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiqui煤 Lake on Tuesday morning was 227 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 San Juan River near Archuleta on Tuesday morning was 940 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fly-fishing in the quality waters section and the bait section was very good.
The most recent report for Seven Springs Kids Pond was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using corn and PowerBait.
Channel catfish fishing was good at Tingley Beach 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), Rio Grande, 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.
Catfish fishing was good, mid-morning, using chicken breast soaked in cherry Kool-Aid at Caballo Lake. Fishing for white bass was good using natural-colored and green lures.
Fishing for white bass at Elephant Butte Lake was good using minnows and cut bait. Fishing for catfish was good using cut shad. 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. For more information, visit the Elephant Butte State Park page.
The most recent report for Escondida Lake was from June 3. At that time, fishing for catfish was great using worms and chicken liver.
The most recent report for the Gila River was from June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good using flies. Streamflow near Gila on Tuesday morning was 16.2 cfs.
Streamflow at the Gila Waters near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 42.2 cfs.
The most recent report for Glenwood Pond was received June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good using worms.
The most recent report for Lake Roberts was received May 28. At that time, fishing for crappie was fair to good using lures.
The most recent report for Quemado Lake was received June 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good using worms.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 2060 cfs.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.
Southeast fishing report
Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on Berrendo Creek.
Streamflow on the Black River at Malaga on Tuesday morning was 4.88 cfs.
Fishing for trout was good at Bonito Lake using salmon eggs, Powerbait and glitter Powerbait. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.
The most recent report for Greene Acres Lake was received May 28. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good using hot dogs. Fishing for bass was fair to good using Tequila Sunrise Berkley Power Worms on jig heads.
Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildfire impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir webpage before planning a visit.
The most recent report for Lake Van was from June 2. As of that time, fishing for catfish was good using red hot dogs and garlic.
Streamflow on the Pecos River below Sumner Lake on Tuesday morning was 82 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good using swimbaits and topwater lures.
Streamflow on the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 4.04 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.
Walleye fishing at Santa Rosa Lake was good using a crawler harness. Largemouth bass fishing was good using curly tail grubs and a jig while trolling.
The most recent report for Sumner Lake was received May 28. At that time, fishing for walleye was slow to fair using neon diver lures.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Alto Lake, Bataan Lake, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo Lake, Black River, 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, Ned Houk Ponds, Oasis Park Lake, Perch Lake, Rio Bonito, Rock Lake Hatchery Kids鈥 Pond and Spring River Pond.