NM fishing/stocking report for Nov. 20
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing adventure, or your catch of the week. Just visit the Department's Weekly Fishing & Stocking Report website and use the iFish form at the bottom of the page. Submissions received by 5 p.m. Monday will be considered for inclusion in that week's fishing 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.
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.
The 2025-26 license year is underway!
License sales for the 2025-26 license year have begun. Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid. 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
The New Mexico Environment Department has reported a potentially harmful algae bloom at various waterbodies throughout the state. Visit the New Mexico Environment Department's News Releases page for more information .
Consult local government websites for information regarding specific city and town fishing access.
NORTHEAST
NORTHEAST CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Eagle Nest Lake: David Griego caught his first Kokanee salmon on November 7. He and his girlfriend Gabby also caught their limit of trout on the nearby creek.
Hopewell Lake: Trisha Abeita caught this 39-inch trout on the northwest side of the lake.
NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT
Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 4.53 cubic feet per second (cfs).
Eagle Nest Lake: Fishing for rainbow trout was very good when using worms. Fishing for salmon was slow when snagging. For updated lake conditions, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
Hopewell Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using yellow glitter Gulp and spinners.
Lake Maloya: The most recent report was received Nov. 13. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using Pink Lemonade PowerBait.
Monastery Lake: The lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property .
Pecos River: Streamflow near Pecos Wednesday morning was 57.5 cfs. The most recent report was received Nov. 13. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using white glitter PowerBait.
Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 42.4 cfs. The most recent report was received Nov. 6. At that time, fishing for brown trout was slow to fair when using Panther Martin spinners.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 669 cfs. The most recent report was received Oct. 30. At that time, fishing for brown trout was slow when using flies, spinners and worms.
Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 10.22 cfs.
Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 19.8 cfs.
Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 12.1 cfs.
Santa Cruz Reservoir: The most recent report was received Nov. 6. At that time, fishing for trout was slow to fair when using Green PowerBait.
Ute Lake: Fishing for walleye, crappie, catfish and white bass was fair to good when using 3-inch and 4-inch Gulp minnows.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Cabresto Lake, Clayton Lake, Charette Lakes, Conchas Lake, Cowles Ponds, Coyote Creek, Eagle Rock Lake, Gallinas River, Harris Pond, Lake Alice, Los Pinos River, Maxwell Lake 13, Morphy Lake, Red River City Ponds, Red River Hatchery, Rio Costilla, Shuree Ponds, Springer Lake, Storrie Lake and Stubblefield Lake.
NORTHWEST
NORTHWEST CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Abiquiu Lake: Josh Archuleta joined his wife and nephew for a great day of fishing. They caught two fish, including this walleye.
San Juan River: 17-year-old Jason Jarmillo caught four fish during his fly fishing trip to the San Juan.
Seven Springs Brood Pond: Six-year-old Mateo Baca caught five trout on Nov. 11. His grandfather, Marcos Gulin, said, "he had a great experience and was able to catch some very good trout with his grandparents. Thank you New Mexico Game and Fish for such a great oportunity…