Lake Roberts: Alfonzo Collins caught a catfish using a worm near the boat launch on April 14.
Source: N.M. Department of Wildlife
Photo/Images: Courtesy
Southwest New Mexico Fishing Report
- Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
- Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received April 16. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good when using PowerBait.
- Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received April 23. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was good when using grubs. 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.
- Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received April 23. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using Garlic PowerBait.
- Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 18.1 cfs.
- Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 47.2 cfs.
- Lake Roberts: Fishing for catfish was good when using worms near the boat launch.
Department of Wildlife received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Caballo Lake, Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake and Young Pond.
The Department of Wildlife Says: “Come celebrate with us on May 9 at GilaFest”
There is going to be quite a party on May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area, the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.
The Department welcomes the public to the free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo.
A Gila trout stocking on Whitewater Creek in the nearby Catwalk Recreation Area will take place at 9 a.m. This is a great chance for the public to help stock one of the world’s rarest trout species. Fish will be stocked a short walk from the parking lot using buckets, as well as further up the Catwalk Trail using bags of fish placed into backpacks. The Department recommends wearing sturdy, waterproof hiking boots for those wishing to take part in the stocking efforts, as well as backpacks for those interested in helping carry fish up the trail.
A wide range of family-friendly activities, including archery, bowfishing, a remote-control OHV safety course, and several conservation organizations, will be at the Glenwood Community Park from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tours of the renovated fish hatchery will take place at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., with a clean-up event in conjunction with the state’s “Breaking Bad Habits” campaign at 2 p.m. Attendees should note that some activities will take place on uneven terrain; thus, hiking boots and outdoor clothing are recommended.
For more information on the event, visit the Department’s website or contact Assistant Chief of Education Curt Coffman at Curt.Coffman@dgf.nm.gov.
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