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. Starting this week, the Department is excited to introduce the 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.

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 Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid.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.

• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
• New Mexico State Lands
• New Mexico State Parks 
• New Mexico Open Gate Properties 
• New Mexico Wildlife Management Areas
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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

NORTHEAST

NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Monastery Lake: David and Daniel caught their first fish using dough bait on May 18.

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 34.5 cubic feet per second (cfs). Fishing for trout was fair to good when using Cheese PowerBait in the Gravel Pits.

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

Conchas Lake: Fishing for walleye was fair to good when using silver minnow jerkbaits.

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

Cowles Ponds: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using Woolly Buggers.

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

Eagle Nest Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait, worms and salmon eggs. 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.

Hopewell Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using Glitter Green Garlic PowerBait.

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

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

Los Pinos River: We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

Monastery Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using dough bait. 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 fair to good when using PowerBait and rainbow Pistol Petes.

Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Wednesday morning was 146 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using salmon eggs.

Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 86.1 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 423 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 28.8 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 54.7 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 83.7 cfs.

Santa Cruz Reservoir: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Shuree Ponds: The ponds are closed until July 1.

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

Storrie Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait.

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

Albuquerque Area Drains: Sam Teston caught this giant carp using corn after a hard, five-minute battle on May 26. It was his first fish – and it came on the morning of his 10^th birthday.

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 1,250 cfs. Fishing for trout was slow when using garlic-scented Green PowerBait.

Albuquerque Area Drains: Fishing for carp was good when using corn.

Bluewater Lake:  Fishing for trout was fair to good when using Orange Glitter PowerBait. 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: We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

El Vado Lake: 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 good when using nightcrawlers with a bobber and very good when using Yellow, Neon Green and Pink 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 31.8 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: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Wednesday morning was 232 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Wednesday morning was 395 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 323 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 343 cfs. Fishing for brown trout was good when using midge flies in the quality waters. Fishing for brown trout and rainbow trout was fair to good when using Yellow and Orange Garlic PowerBait in the bait section.

Seven Springs Kids’ Pond: Fishing for trout was very good when using Pistol Pete spinners, Yellow Garlic PowerBait and Rainbow PowerBait. 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 catfish was slow when using Pistol Pete flies. Fishing for trout, bass and bluegill was fair to good when using worms.

Trout Lakes: Fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait. 

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHWEST CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Quemado Lake: Andrew Medina’s grandson caught eight trout, including this nice one, using PowerBait on May 23.

SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT

Alumni Pond: Closed for repairs until further notice.

Bear Canyon Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

Bill Evans Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

Elephant Butte Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 20 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 28.6 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 PowerBait. The lake is currently closed due to the Paradise Fire. For more information, visit https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmgnf-paradise-fire.

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

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 1,050 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

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

Grindstone Reservoir: Jesus Perez reported that his group of four combined to catch 17 trout within two hours using Cheese PowerBait on May 23.

SOUTHEAST FISHING REPORT

Alto Lake: Fishing for trout and catfish was good when using a variety of PowerBait.

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 9.23 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

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

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. The lake is open to fishing, but stocking has been put on hold because of issues with the pump used to fill the lake. Stocking will resume after the pump has been repaired.

Eunice Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass was very good when using black-and-blue, 2.5-inch Z-Man Craws.

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

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

Grindstone Reservoir: Fishing for trout was very good when using Salmon, Cheese and Garlic PowerBait. 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 107 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 3.22 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: We had no reports from anglers this week.

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

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

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

TIPS, TRICKS AND STORIES

Get Out and Fish!

The kids are out of school. The weather (for the most part) is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. How do you plan to spend these next few months? If you haven’t fished before, there’s no better way than to get outdoors and introduce yourself – and some friends and family – to something new by taking part in one of several free fishing events taking place across the state on June 7 as part of Free Fishing Weekend!

• The Fifth Annual Outdoor Adventure Day, hosted by the Department and Corrales Parks and Recreation, starts at 7:30 a.m. and goes until 1:30 p.m. There is a fishing derby with prizes for anglers age 17 and under, as well as an archery range and a pellet gun range. All you need to bring is your fishing gear and bait. Click here for more information.
• The Department is also teaming up with the Las Cruces Police Department for the Fish with a Cop event from 8 a.m.-noon at Young Park. This all-ages event will include fishing, skills stations, prizes, giveaways, food and music. Click here for more information. 
• Department volunteers will also be on hand at the Route 66 Children’s Fishing Derby at Monastery Lake from 7 a.m.-noon. The event, hosted by the Village of Pecos along with the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division and the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Route 66 Centennial Grant Program, includes free fishing for all, prizes for kids, family-friendly activities, local vendors, food trucks and more. Click here for more information.

Please keep in mind that while you are not required to have a license in order to fish in New Mexico on June 7-8, all other fishing regulations, such as bag limits, will still apply.