NM fishing/stocking report for Sept. 11
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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 https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/fishing/weekly-report/ and use the iFish form at the bottom of this 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 Licenses from the 2024-2025 license year are no longer valid.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
Consult local government websites for information regarding specific city and town fishing access.
NORTHEAST
NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Rio Costilla: Josh caught an 8-inch Rio Grande cutthroat, as well as a Rio Grande chub, using a size 16-18 bead head Baetis Nymph fly on Aug. 30 past the fish barrier.
NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT
Cabresto Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using olive bead head caddis flies.
Cimarron River: Streamflow near Cimarron Wednesday morning was 12.9 cubic feet per second (cfs).
Conchas Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 21. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good when using poor house curly tails.
Coyote Creek: Fishing for trout was good when using spinners.
Eagle Nest Lake: The New Mexico Environment Department has reported a potentially harmful algae bloom at the lake and the public is advised to take precautions, including keeping pets out of the water and avoiding swimming in the algae bloom. For updated lake conditions and potential hazards, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
Gallinas River: The river was recently stocked the first time since the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
Hopewell Lake: The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for trout was slow to fair when using worms.
Lake Maloya: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait Mice Tails and Pistol Pete flies.
Monastery Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was slow when using worms and Pistol Petes. 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 146 cfs. The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using PowerBait and good when using elk-hair caddis and Adams flies.
Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 32.8 cfs. The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout below the hatchery was very good when using Nymph Emerger and Prince Nymph flies.
Red River Hatchery: The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was good when using salmon eggs and slow to fair when using leech-like flies.
Rio Costilla: Fishing for trout was slow when using size 16-18 bead head Baetis Nymph flies past the fish barrier.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 207 cfs. The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout and smallmouth bass was fair to good when using red worms.
Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Wednesday morning was 9.25 cfs.
Rio Mora: Streamflow near Terrero Wednesday morning was 69.3 cfs.
Rio Pueblo: The most recent report was received Aug. 28. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using worms. Streamflow near Peñasco Wednesday morning was 13.4 cfs.
Santa Cruz Reservoir: The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for trout was slow when using PowerBait and spinners.
Shuree Ponds: The most recent report was received Sept. 4. At that time, fishing for…