NM fishing/stocking report for Oct. 23
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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 Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid.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: Kaylee Canales caught this northern pike using worms and salmon eggs.
Hopewell Lake: Cooper Luke Sanchez caught this 20-inch, 5-pound rainbow trout using grey bunny leeches on his fly rod.
Hopewell Lake: John Smith caught four trout, including this 18-inch, 2.5-pounder, using green PowerBait.
Hopewell Lake: Thomas E. Chrobocinski caught and released 35 trout using gold spinnerbaits. He reported that he "caught lots of quality fish, including a 21-in and a 22-in. Checked with several other fishermen that were there, and it seems like gold was the magic lure."
Lake Maloya: Isabel Abeyta caught a rainbow trout using PowerBait with extra scent. "Successful catch thanks to the nearby Samaritan who didn’t hesitate to get water with her net," she said.
NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT
Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 13.4 cubic feet per second (cfs). Fishing for trout was good when using a small black midge fly.
Eagle Nest Lake: Fishing for Northern pike was slow using worms and salmon eggs. For updated lake conditions, 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 good to very good when using grey bunny leeches, Joe's fly, and green PowerBait.
Lake Maloya: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait with extra scent.
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 very good when using salmon peach PowerBait.
Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 41.2 cfs. The most recent report was received on Oct. 14. At that time, f ishing for rainbow trout was slow below the Red River Hatchery when using worms.
Red River City Ponds: The mishing for trout was very good when using beadhead nymphs and homemade dough bait.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 207 cfs. The most recent report was received on Oct. 14. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using worms and Panther Martin spinners.
Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 17 cfs. The most recent report was received Oct. 2. At that time, fishing for trout was slow to fair when using black and gold Panther Martin spinners.
Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 38.2 cfs.
Rio Pueblo: Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 14.4 cfs.
Shuree Ponds: The most recent report was received on Oct. 14. At that time, fi shing for trout was fair to good when using grasshopper-pattern and blowtorch flies.
Ute Lake: Fishing for white bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye was fair to good when…