Glenwood Pond: Jonathan Hood Jr. and his daughter reeled in this trout using PowerBait on May 22. “I was walking around when my daughter spotted it,” he said. “We sight-fished it through a hole in the thick moss.”
Sources: N.M. Department of Wildlife, Las Cruces Police (via Facebook)
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 May 14. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was good using salmon eggs and Garlic PowerBait.
- Caballo Lake: The most recent report was received May 21. At that time, fishing for walleye was slow but white bass was fair when using colorful lures.
- Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received May 21. At that time, fishing for white bass was fair to very good when trolling with shining lures and white soft 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 May 21. At that time, fishing for catfish was very good when using shrimp.
- Gila River: Streamflow near Gila on Wednesday morning was 21.4 cfs.
- Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 50.9 cfs.
- Glenwood Pond: Fly-fishing for trout was good further up Whitewater Creek. Bait fishing for trout was slow to fair when using PowerBait.
- Lake Roberts: Fishing for crappie was fair to good when using lures.
- Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using salmon eggs and PowerBait.
- Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 762 cfs.
Department of Wildlife received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.
“Fish With a Cop” Returns to Young Park June 6
Local families looking for an excuse to spend a morning by the water may want to mark their calendars for Saturday, June 6. The Las Cruces Police Department is once again partnering with New Mexico Desert Dogs to host “Fish With a Cop” at Young Park.
The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon and gives children and families an opportunity to cast a line, meet local officers and enjoy a relaxed morning outdoors. Organizers say officers are already preparing for the event, which is designed to promote community engagement through one of New Mexico’s favorite outdoor pastimes.
Fish With a Cop is free to attend and will take place at Young Park, offering a chance for anglers of all ages to spend time on the water while getting to know the officers who serve our broader community.
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