NM fishing/stocking report for March 20
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WE'VE MOVED!
The fishing report is now released each week on Thursday. Moving from Tuesday to Thursday will help us get the most up-to-date fishing information to you right before you head outdoors for the weekend.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing adventure, or your catch of the week. Just visit https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/fishing/weekly-report/ and use the iFish form at the bottom of this page. We may include your story in our next report. For catches of the week include: your name, age, hometown, date, location, type of fish, length and weight if possible, and bait, lure or fly used. Fish weights and measurements are provided by the angler and displayed here as received. Photos containing sensitive material may be altered or excluded at the Department's discretion.
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
NOTE: There will be fewer reports available during the cooler seasons when fishing slows. The Department will make every effort to provide as much information as possible during the winter months.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST STOCKING REPORT
The weekly stocking report is posted each Friday, so it can include the latest stocking details right up to the weekend.
2024-25 Fishing RIBs and licenses still available online!
A 2024-25 Fishing License is required and is valid through March 31, 2025. The 2024-25 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online and in print in English and Spanish.
The 2025-26 license year begins April 1
License sales for the 2025-26 license year will begin March 24. The 2025-26 Fishing Rules and Information Booklet (RIB) is available online in both English and Spanish, and will soon be available in print at Department offices and vendors statewide.
Check the Fishing Conditions and Trip Planner!
The Department's Fishing Conditions and Trip Planner was created using data from past Weekly Fishing Reports to develop graphs depicting fishing conditions for several species and waterbodies throughout the year. Each graph represents the average fishing conditions for each week of the year over the four-year period.
The Department has also developed an interactive Fishing Waters Map with a wealth of information on fishing locations in New Mexico. It displays hundreds of fishing access points with information of fish species available, facilities, accessibility, boat ramps and general regulations.
Check out the webpage to plan your trip now!
Land Management Agency Links
The Department reminds anglers to “know before you go” and to contact land management agencies regarding additional regulations or restrictions on specific properties of interest prior to heading afield.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
New Mexico State Lands
New Mexico State Parks
New Mexico Open Gate Properties
New Mexico Wildlife Management Areas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Consult local government websites for information regarding specific city and town fishing access.
NORTHEAST
NORTHEAST CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Eagle Nest Lake: Ray Salazar (pictured) caught five rainbow trout using Woolly Buggers on March 13.
Lake Alice: David Lovin caught five trout using floating PowerBait on March 11.
Rio Grande: Justin Williams caught six rainbow trout while fly fishing in the Wild Rivers area on March 13. “Fishing was great and the area is well-maintained,” he said.
NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT
Cabresto Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Charette Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 5.09 cubic feet per second (cfs).
Clayton Lake: Fishing for trout was slow when using PowerBait.
Conchas Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Costilla Creek: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Cowles Ponds: Fishing for trout was slow.
Coyote Creek: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Eagle Nest Lake: Fishing for rainbow trout was slow to fair when using Woolly Buggers. For updated lake conditions and potential hazards, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
Eagle Rock Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Gallinas River: National Forest closures have been in place restricting fishing access. Call the Santa Fe National Forest office at 505-438-5300 for the latest closure information.
Hopewell Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Lake Alice: Fishing for trout was good when using floating PowerBait.
Lake Maloya: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Los Pinos River: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Maxwell Lake 13: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Monastery Lake: The lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property .
Morphy Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Wednesday morning was 35.7 cfs.
Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 35.1 cfs.
Red River Hatchery: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 605 cfs. Fly fishing for trout was good in the Wild Rivers area.
Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was not measured due to ice.
Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was not measured due to ice.
Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was not measured due to ice.
Santa Cruz Reservoir: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Shuree Ponds: The ponds are closed until July 1.
Springer Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week.
Storrie Lake: Boaters are asked to use caution as there is floating debris due…