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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

Report website. Share this link with your friends and family – because what fishing trip would be complete without a little bragging? 

The 2026-2027 fishing season has begun!

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. 

NORTHEAST

NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

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

NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 24.3 cfs.

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

Eagle Nest Lake: The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for kokanee was fair to good when using crankbaits. Fishing for northern pike was fair to good when using crankbaits. For updated lake conditions, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.

Fawn Lakes: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using worms.

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

Lake Alice: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using floating PowerBait. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park’s webpage

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

Monastery Lake: The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using salmon eggs. Monastery Lake is part of the Department's Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

Morphy Lake: The most recent report was received on May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using Powerbait.

Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Wednesday morning was 14.7 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using wax worms and salmon eggs.

Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery Wednesday morning was 31.7 cfs.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge 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 when using Powerbait.

Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 16.3 cfs.

Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 2.75 cfs.

Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 3.82 cfs.

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

Santa Cruz Reservoir: The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using Purple Garlic PowerBait and Yellow PowerBait.

Ute Lake: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass was fair to good when using shad-colored Bass Pro Shops XPS Staredown jerkbaits.

We 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

NORTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Cochiti Lake: Mindee Joseph caught crappie, white bass and this northern pike using a white slab spoon on June 13. “It was a bit windy, but amazing,” she said.  

NORTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Abiquiu Lake: Fishing for walleye was very good when using white grub jigs and good when 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 Abiquiu Lake's website or contact the Abiquiu Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.

Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec Wednesday morning was 345 cfs.

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

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

Canjilon Lakes: The most recent report was received June 11. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using Yellow PowerBait at the upper lake.

El Vado Lake: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was very good when 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’s webpage or call 575-588-7247.

Fenton Lake: The most recent report 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’s webpage or call 575-829-3630.

Navajo Lake: Fishing for smallmouth bass was fair to good when using Ned rigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Fishing for northern pike was slow when using deep-diving crankbaits.

Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Wednesday morning was 99.8 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Wednesday morning was 70.4 cfs. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiu upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiu Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.

Rio Grande: Streamflow at Albuquerque Wednesday morning was 12.8 cfs.

San Juan River: Streamflow near Archuleta Wednesday morning was 521 cfs. Fishing for rainbow trout was very good when using size-22 princess nymphs in the quality waters.

Seven Springs Kids Pond: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using corn and PowerBait.

Tingley Beach: The most recent report 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.

We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Albuquerque 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

SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Fishing for catfish has been good when using chicken breast soaked in cherry Kool-Aid during the mid-morning hours at Caballo Lake. (Photo courtesy New Mexico State Parks)  

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.

Caballo Lake: The most recent report was received June 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when 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.

Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for white bass was good when using minnows and cut bait. Fishing for catfish was good when 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.

Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received June 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using worms and chicken liver.

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

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 22.7 cfs.

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

Lake Roberts: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for crappie was fair to good when using lures.

Quemado Lake: The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using worms.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam Wednesday morning was 2,560 cfs.

We 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

SOUTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

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

SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Alto Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using Kastmasters and worms.

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property.

Black River: Streamflow at Malaga Wednesday morning was 23.0 cfs.

Bonito Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using worms and good when using Orange and Pink Glitter PowerBait and gold Kastmasters. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.

Greene Acres Lake: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good when using hot dogs. Fishing for bass was fair to good when using Tequila Sunrise Berkley Power Worms on jig heads.

Grindstone Reservoir: Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildfire impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpage before planning a visit.

Lake Van: The most recent report was received June 4. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using red hot dogs and garlic.

Pecos River: Streamflow below Sumner Lake Wednesday morning was 96.3 cfs. The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good when using swimbaits and topwater lures.

Rio Ruidoso: Streamflow at Hollywood 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.

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

Sumner Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow when using shrimp.

We 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’ Pond and Spring River Pond. 

TIPS, TRICKS AND STORIES

From egg to river: New Mexico's hatchery system

We are lucky to have the fishing opportunities that New Mexico offers us, from high mountain streams to desert reservoirs and everything in between.

But have you ever wondered how those fish you’re catching (or, in most cases, trying to

catch) got to your favorite fishing spot? The New Mexico Wildlife Podcast may be able to shine some light on the subject!

In its May episode, Paul Erker, the Department’s Assistant Chief of Hatcheries, and Matt Zeigler, the Sportfish Program Manager, discuss the state’s hatchery system and the work that goes on behind the scenes to raise fish for waters across the state. From egg collection and rearing to stocking and conservation, hatchery staff and fisheries biologists work year-round to support recreational fishing opportunities and native fish conservation in New Mexico.

Check out this episode on Soundcloud or your favorite podcast platform to learn more about how fish move from hatchery tanks to lakes and rivers, the science behind fisheries management and the challenges of operating hatcheries in an arid state. Whether you’re an angling enthusiast, a conservationist or curious about where these stocked fish come from, this episode offers an inside look at one of the many ways the New Mexico Department of Wildlife supports healthy fisheries and outdoor recreation statewide.

Check the Fishing Conditions

and Trip Planner!

The Department's Fishing Conditions and Trip Planner was created using data from past Weekly Fishing Reports to develop graphs depicting fishing conditions for several species and waterbodies throughout the year. Each graph represents the average fishing conditions for each week of the year over the four years. 

The Department has also developed an interactive Fishing Waters Map with a wealth of information on fishing locations in New Mexico. It displays hundreds of fishing access points with information on available fish species, facilities, accessibility, boat ramps and general regulations.

Check out the webpage to plan your trip now!