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Editor's Note: Anglers have taken to our new iFish form like a fish to water (sorry for the pun)! In fact, your response has gone far beyond anything we could have imagined. We're continually impressed by the quantity and quality of the photos you send us every week. However, while we'd love to be able to run every photo we receive, technical limitations keep us from being able to do so effectively.

That doesn't mean your submissions are being ignored, though. Far from it, in fact. The Department has started a Weekly Wall of Fame, where every photo that we receive will be published. You'll be able to find the link to each week's Wall of Fame, as well as the Weekly Fishing and Stocking Report and the iFish form, on the Department's website. You can also view this week's Wall of Fame by clicking here. Feel free to share the link with your friends and family – because what fishing trip would be complete without a little bragging?

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing adventure, or your catch of the week. Just visit https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/fishing/weekly-report/ and use the iFish form at the bottom of this page. Submissions received by 5 p.m. Monday will be considered for inclusion in that week's fishing report. For catches of the week include: your name, age, hometown, date, location, type of fish, length and weight if possible, and bait, lure or fly used. Fish weights and measurements are provided by the angler and displayed here as received. Photos containing sensitive material may be altered or excluded at the Department's discretion.

This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.

CHECK OUT THE LATEST STOCKING REPORT

The weekly stocking report is posted each Friday, so it can include the latest stocking details right up to the weekend.

2025-26 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet Cover

The 2025-26 license year is underway!

License sales for the 2025-26 license year have begun. Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid. The 2025-26 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online in both English and Spanish, and will soon be available in print at Department offices and vendors 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-year period.

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 of fish species available, facilities, accessibility, boat ramps and general regulations.

Check out the webpage to plan your trip now!

Land Management Agency Links

The Department reminds anglers to “know before you go” and to contact land management agencies regarding additional regulations or restrictions on specific properties of interest prior to heading afield.

Consult local government websites for information regarding specific city and town fishing access.

NORTHEAST

NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Los Pinos River: Jerry Griffin caught three rainbow trout using a spinner on June 7.

NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Cabresto Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Charette Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 17.9 cubic feet per second (cfs). We had no reports from anglers this week.

Clayton Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Conchas Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Costilla Creek: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Cowles Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Coyote Creek: Fishing for trout was very good when using Panther Martin spinners.

Eagle Nest Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. For updated lake conditions and potential hazards, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.

Eagle Rock Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Gallinas River: The river was recently stocked the first time since the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Hopewell Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Alice: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Maloya: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Los Pinos River: Fishing for rainbow trout was fair to good when using spinners.

Maxwell Lake 13: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Monastery Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using worms and bobbers and fair when using Prince Nymph flies. The lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

Morphy Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait.

Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Wednesday morning was 98.1 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using worms on Cow Creek and when using olive green Woolly Buggers on the main river.

Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 52.9 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Red River Hatchery: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 332 cfs. Fishing for rainbow trout was fair to good when using Glitter Green Garlic PowerBait and red Rooster Tail spinners.

Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 25.7 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 31.4 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 24.5 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Santa Cruz Reservoir: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using olive Pistol Petes.

Shuree Ponds: The ponds are closed until July 1.

Springer Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Storrie Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Stubblefield Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Ute Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

NORTHWEST

NORTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Cochiti Lake: Steve Northrop caught this northern pike using a minnow on 6-pound test line with no steel leader on June 14. “This is both the largest pike and the largest fish that I have ever caught,” he said.

NORTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Abiquiu Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. 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 825 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Albuquerque Area Drains: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bluewater Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park’s webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.

Brazos River: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Canjilon Lakes: Fishing for trout was very good when using nightcrawlers, grubs and PowerBait.

Cochiti Lake: Fishing for northern pike was good when using minnows. Fishing for largemouth bass was slow when using curly-tail grubs.

El Vado Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. The day use area remains closed due to the dam construction project, with low water levels rendering motorboat operation impossible and angling opportunities all but nonexistent. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park’s webpage or call 575-588-7247.

Fenton Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using bright green marshmallows and Garlic PowerBait. Visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-829-3630 for updates.

Grants Riverwalk Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Heron Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Jackson Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Jemez Waters: Streamflow near Jemez Wednesday morning was 5.82 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Laguna del Campo: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lagunitas Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Farmington: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Liam Knight Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

McGaffey Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Navajo Lake: Fishing for northern pike was fair to good when using crankbaits.

Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Wednesday morning was 105 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Wednesday morning was 499 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week. 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 248 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1): We had no reports from anglers this week.

San Gregorio Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

San Juan River: Streamflow near Archuleta Wednesday morning was 408 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Seven Springs Kids’ Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week. If you catch a native Rio Grande chub in the Kid's Pond, please do not leave it on the bank; return it to the water where it can survive as part of our native ecosystem.

Tiger Park Reservoir: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Tingley Beach: Fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good when using soft, plastic purple-and-black worms.

Trout Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Rio Grande: Michael Martinez had a successful day on June 19, catching a number of carp and catfish using pack bait and worms.

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Alumni Pond: Closed for repairs until further notice.

Bear Canyon Lake: The lake is currently closed due to the Trout Fire. For more information, visit the official Trout Fire page on InciWeb.

Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for catfish was fair to good when using Green Garlic PowerBait.

Caballo Lake: Fishing for crappie was slow when using rubber shad lures.

Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for white bass was very good when using green curly-tail jigs. Fishing for largemouth bass was slow to fair when using topwater lures.

Escondida Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 9.66 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 23.6 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Glenwood Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Roberts: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Percha Dam: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using worms.

Rancho Grande Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 1,930 cfs. Fishing for carp and catfish was good when using pack bait and worms below Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake.

Snow Lake: Fly fishing for trout was slow. Anglers reported low water and muddy conditions, as well as road construction making access challenging.

Trees Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Young Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Bonito Lake: Jackson had a great time catching trout using PowerBait on June 17.

SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Alto Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bataan Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Berrendo Creek: Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on this property. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Black River: Streamflow at Malaga Wednesday morning was 28.1 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Blue Hole Park Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bonito Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.

Bosque Redondo Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bottomless Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Brantley Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Carlsbad Municipal Lake: Fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using chicken liver.

Chaparral Park Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Corona Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Dennis Chavez Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Estancia Park Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Eunice Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Green Meadow Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Greene Acres Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Grindstone Reservoir: We had no reports from anglers this week. Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildlife impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpage before planning a visit.

Harry McAdams Park Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Jal Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Lake Van: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Ned Houk Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Oasis Park Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Pecos River: Streamflow below Sumner Lake Wednesday morning was 145 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Perch Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Bonito: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Ruidoso: Streamflow at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 6.02 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rock Lake Hatchery Kids’ Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Santa Rosa Lake: Fishing for walleye was good when using white curly-tailed grubs.

Spring River Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Sumner Lake: Fishing for catfish was fair to good when using cut bait. Fishing for walleye was slow to fair when using crankbaits.

Timberon Ponds: We had no reports from anglers this week.

TIPS, TRICKS AND STORIES

Caddisflies

By Dustin Berg

Editor’s Note: The Department enjoys hearing from you, the angler, and wants to help you brag about your latest big catch as well as any tips you’re willing to share! To submit an article for the Tips, Tricks and Stories section, please email Darren Vaughan at darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov. This week, we’ll revisit an article that originally ran in 2023.

All species of trout appreciate a good meal of caddisflies. Across New Mexico we see large caddis hatches that cause fish to heavily feed during the warmer months. Recently we have been getting reports of good size caddis hatches in the northern mountains of New Mexico.

Keep an eye out for bigger bugs

fluttering in the air, and if you can catch one with your hands that is the best way to get a good look at what coloration of fly you will need to match the hatch. Caddisflies normally range in color from light brown to dark brown but can also have a hint of yellowish/green/gray.

Caddisflies start out as eggs that hatch into aquatic larvae and then into terrestrial adults. Once they go terrestrial, they are on a mission to mate and will congregate on the waters edge in the grasses or bushes. When they land on the waters surface to lay their eggs or crash-land into the water by way of flying mishap, that’s when opportunistic trout can be found feeding on the water's surface.

Do your best to match the hatch. Here is a caddis fly that I caught while on a fishing trip and the closest fly I had in my fly box to match the coloration. The fly is called an Elk Hairs Caddis, and it worked catching several dandy trout.

When fishing your caddis fly, the first thing to do is try to find rising fish. If you see fish feeding on the water’s surface, they are going to be your best bet for getting a strike. Try to float your fly naturally through the lane that the fish are feeding in. Casting at an angle up stream will give your fly a longer float. If you cast your fly downstream the waters current and your fully extended fly line will cause the fly to drag in the water. A fly dragging in the water is unnatural and will severely limit the number of fish that decide to bite your fly.

Big fish can be feeding right alongside the waters edge. You don’t necessarily have to fish in the middle of the stream or river. Sometimes the best place to fish is within inches or feet of the stream or rivers edge. Try floating your fly along the bank of the stream or river through bank undercuts, overhanging grass, and small eddies. Be ready when a fish you had no idea was there darts out from beneath its cover to snatch up your fly.

Tip: Dry fly floatant makes a big difference when trying to keep your fly floating on the water’s surface for extended periods of time. I just learned about a new floatant called High N Dry that worked excellent with my caddis flies on my recent trip.

Remember to let us know how your fishing trip goes! Share your tips, tricks and stories with your fellow anglers by filling out the iFish form and let’s help the next generation of anglers find success. If you would like to submit a story for Tips, Tricks and Stories, please email Communications Director Darren Vaughan at Darren.Vaughan@dgf.nm.gov.