The main ramp at Elephant Butte Lake State Park is currently open, with boating conditions classified as fair. A week ago, fishing for crappie was good when using white grubs, while fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using carp and shad cut bait. (Photo courtesy New Mexico State Parks)
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Southwest New Mexico Fishing Report
- Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
- Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received Oct. 30. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using carp and shad cut bait. Fishing for crappie was good when using white grubs.
- Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 57.3 cfs. The most recent report was received Oct. 30. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass was slow to fair when using nightcrawler jigs.
- Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 34.1 cfs.
- Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0 cfs.
Game and Fish received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Caballo Lake, Escondida Lake, Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Quemado Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds, Snow Lake, Trees Lake and Young Pond.
Video: An Introduction to Bass Fishing
Have you always wanted to take up bass fishing, but don’t know how or where to start? Do you want to test yourself and complete the New Mexico Bass Challenge? This short video with Department R-3 Program Manager John Martsh has some tips that can help you have a successful fishing trip!
Remember to let Game and Fish 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.