Fishing Report: Young Pond Returns to List of Reported Activity

Southwest New Mexico Fishing Report

• Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
• Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using Kastmasters from a boat.
• Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received Jan. 29. At that time, fishing for white bass was very good when using Rat-L-Traps. The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed and access to Rattlesnake Island is currently restricted due to low water levels. The closures will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow.
• Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received Feb. 5. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was very good when using worms. Fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good when using spinners.
• Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 70.9 cfs.
• Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 59.8 cfs.
• Rio Grande: The most recent report was received Jan. 29. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using worms. Fishing for walleye was good when using minnows. Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0.17 cfs.
• Young Pond: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using inline spinners. 

NMDW received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Caballo Lake, Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Quemado Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds, Snow Lake and Trees Lake. 

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