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CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Jim Grasmick caught five walleye using bottom bouncers at Conchas Lake on June 5. Jim is a retired Department of Wildlife biologist whose 30-plus-year career included managing New Mexico鈥檚 walleye fisheries.

Mindee Joseph caught crappie, white bass and northern pike using a white slab spoon at Cochiti Lake on June 13.

Isa Gonzales caught her limit of trout using worms at Bonito Lake on June 15.

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 Wednesday morning was 24.3 cfs.

Fishing for walleye at Conchas Lake was fair to good using bottom bouncers.

The most recent report for Eagle Nest Lake was received June 4. At that time, fishing for kokanee 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 for trout at Fawn Lakes was fair to good using worms.

Fishing for trout at Hopewell Lake was very good using small leeches, blue-winged olive flies, elk-hair caddis flies, stimulators and zebra midges.

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

Anglers noted heavy aquatic weeds off much of the shoreline of Lake Maloya. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-445-5607.

The most recent report for Monastery Lake was received June 4. At that time, fishing for trout 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 Monastery Lake.

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 Wednesday morning was 14.7 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 Wednesday morning was 31.7 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Grande below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday 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 Wednesday morning was 16.3 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Mora near Terrero on Wednesday morning was 2.75 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Pueblo near Pe帽asco on Wednesday morning was 3.82 cfs.

Fishing for trout at Rito la Presa was fair to good using mealworms.

The most recent report for Santa Cruz Reservoir was received June 4. 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, 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 very good using white grub jigs and good using white 1-inch tubes. Santa Fe National Forest is currently using water from the lake for fire suppression efforts. The public is asked to avoid areas where helicopters are drawing water by snorkel or bucket. Visit Abiqui煤 Lake鈥檚 website or 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 345 cfs.

Fishing for trout and tiger muskie at Bluewater Lake was fair to good using PowerBait. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.

Fishing for white bass at Cochiti Lake was slow to fair using white slab spoons. Fishing for northern pike was fair to good using white slab spoons and 5-inch green pumpkin shad. Fishing for crappie was good using Rapala crankbaits and slow to fair using white slab spoons.

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.

The most recent report for El Vado Lake was received 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.

The most recent report for Fenton Lake was received June 11. At that time, fishing for trout was good using spoons, spinners, PowerBait and PowerBait salmon eggs. For more information, visit Fenton Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-829-3630.

Fishing for smallmouth bass at Navajo Lake 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 Wednesday morning was 99.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiqui煤 Lake on Wednesday morning was 70.4 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 12.8 cfs.

Streamflow on the San Juan River near Archuleta on Wednesday morning was 521 cfs. 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 May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using corn and PowerBait.

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 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using chicken breast soaked in cherry Kool-Aid during the mid-morning hours. Fishing for white bass was good using natural-colored and green lures, with good early-morning action that slowed quickly at midday.

The most recent report for Elephant Butte Lake was received June 4. At that time, fishing for white bass 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 received June 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using worms and chicken liver.

Streamflow on the Gila River near Gila on Wednesday morning was 10.5 cfs. The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for trout was good using flies.

Streamflow at the Gila Waters near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 22.7 cfs.

The most recent report for Glenwood Pond was received June 4. 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 4. At that time, fishing for trout was good using worms.

Streamflow on the Rio Grande below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 2,560 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

Fishing for trout at Alto Lake 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 Wednesday morning was 23.0 cfs.

Fishing for trout at Bonito Lake was very good using worms and good using Orange and Pink Glitter PowerBait and gold Kastmasters. 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 received June 4. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using red hot dogs and garlic.

Streamflow on the Pecos River below Sumner Lake on Wednesday morning was 96.3 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 4.22 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.

The most recent report for Santa Rosa Lake was received June 11. At that time, fishing for walleye was good using crawler harnesses, curly-tail grubs, jigs and flukes. Fishing for largemouth bass was good using crawler harnesses.

Fishing for catfish at Sumner Lake was slow using shrimp.

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, 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.