Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass was slow when using deep-diving crankbaits.


David Garcia Catch of the Week

Southwest New Mexico Catch of the Week and Fishing Report

Pictured (Escondida Lake): Veteran David Garcia caught three trout using worms on Feb. 22.

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Photo: Courtesy

Fishing Report for February 27

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: Fishing for largemouth bass was slow when using deep-diving crankbaits.

Escondida Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using worms.

Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 58.6 cfs. We had no reports from anglers this week.

Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 49 cfs.

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: The lake has thawed and is open to the public. Fishing for trout was slow when using PowerBait.

Rancho Grande Ponds: Fishing for rainbow trout was very good when using PowerBait.

Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was less than 1 cfs.

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. 

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