NM fishing/stocking report for Oct. 16
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Editor's Note: Anglers have taken to our new iFish form like a fish to water (sorry for the pun)! In fact, your response has gone far beyond anything we could have imagined. We're continually impressed by the quantity and quality of the photos you send us every week. However, while we'd love to be able to run every photo we receive, technical limitations keep us from being able to do so effectively.
That doesn't mean your submissions are being ignored, though. Far from it, in fact. The Department has started a Weekly Wall of Fame, where every photo that we receive will be published. You'll be able to find the link to each week's Wall of Fame, as well as the Weekly Fishing and Stocking Report and the iFish form, on the Department's website . You can also view this week's Wall of Fame by clicking here . Feel free to share the link with your friends and family – because what fishing trip would be complete without a little bragging?
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 Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid.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 CATCH OF THE WEEK
Red River: Briana Paiz caught two rainbow trout, including this 18-incher, using worms below the Red River Hatchery on Oct. 13. “I caught my personal-best after my friend and buddy lost it,” she said. “It took two days to catch this guy.”
NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT
Charette Lakes: The most recent report was received Sept. 25. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using silver-and-yellow Panther Martin spinners.
Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 13.4 cubic feet per second (cfs). Fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait.
Eagle Nest Lake: The most recent report was received Oct. 2. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was good when using Garlic PowerBait and worms. For updated lake conditions and potential hazards, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
Harris Pond: The most recent report was received Oct. 9. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using roast beef.
Hopewell Lake: Fishing for trout was very good when using Peach PowerBait.
Lake Maloya: The most recent report was received Oct. 2. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using Pink Lemonade PowerBait.
Monastery Lake: The most recent report was received Oct. 2. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using nightcrawlers. 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 116 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using Pautzke Fire Balls.
Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 41.2 cfs. Fishing for rainbow trout was slow below the Red River Hatchery when using worms.
Red River City Ponds: The most recent report was received Oct. 2. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using bead head nymphs and homemade dough bait.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 207 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using worms and Panther Martin spinners.
Rio Hondo:…