Fishing Line for July 27, 2025

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Tim Hammock caught this largemouth bass at Ute Lake using a Berkley Stunner jerkbait on July 14.

Henry Baca caught this northern pike at Navajo Lake using a jointed flicker shad lure on July 20.

Carlos Campos caught this largemouth bass at Elephant Butte Lake using a small black worm on July 20.

James H. caught a largemouth bass using a small crankbait at Lower Transill Reservoir in the pool below the dam on July 9.

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NOTES FROM GAME & FISH

Northeast fishing report

The most recent report for Charette Lakes was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was good using silver and gold spinners, gold-and-black Panther Martin spinners and Rainbow PowerBait.

Water levels at the Cimarron River are extremely low. Streamflow near Cimarron on Wednesday morning was 8.01 cubic feet per second (cfs).

The most recent report for Clayton Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was slow using PowerBait and lures.

The most recent report for Conchas Lake was received July 10. At that time, fishing for white bass was slow to fair using jerkbaits. Fishing for walleye was fair to good using purple crankbaits.

Fishing for trout at Cowles Ponds was very good using gold spinners.

The most recent report for Eagle Nest Lake was received July 10. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was fair to good using Yellow PowerBait. For updated lake conditions and potential hazards, visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.

Gallinas River was recently stocked the first time since the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

The most recent report for Hopewell Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using gold Panther Martin spinners and PowerBait Mouse Tails.

Fishing for trout at Lake Maloya was fair to good using lures.

The most recent report for Monastery Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was good using Cheese PowerBait. The lake is part of the Department’s Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about this property.

Streamflow on the Pecos River near Pecos on Wednesday morning was 70.7 cfs. Fishing for trout was slow using worms.

Streamflow on the Red River below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 47.6 cfs.

The most recent report for Red River City Ponds was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was good using Pink PowerBait.

Fishing for rainbow trout for Red River Hatchery was good using Green PowerBait.

The most recent report for Rio Fernando was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using salmon eggs.

Streamflow on the Rio Grande below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 252 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Hondo near Valdez on Wednesday morning was 14.3 cfs. The most recent report was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was slow using flies.

Streamflow on the Rio Mora near Terrero on Wednesday morning was 28 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Pueblo near Peñasco on Wednesday morning was 22 cfs.

Fishing for trout at Storrie Lake was good using Panther Martin spinners.

Fishing for catfish at Stubblefield Lake was fair to good using cut bait.

Fishing for largemouth bass at Ute Lake was fair to good using Berkley Stunner jerkbaits.

The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Cabresto Lake, Costilla Creek, Coyote Creek, Eagle Rock Lake, Lake Alice, Los Pinos River, Maxwell Lake 13, Morphy Lake, Santa Cruz Reservoir, Shuree Ponds and Springer Lake.

Northwest fishing report

Fishing for smallmouth bass at Abiquiú Lake was good using jigs. Contact the Abiquiú Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.

The most recent report for the Albuquerque Area Drains was received July 17. At that time, fishing for carp was slow to fair using yellow foam hoppers and fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good using topwater lures.

Streamflow on the Animas River below Aztec on Wednesday morning was 151 cfs.

Fishing for trout at Bluewater Lake was slow using PowerBait. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park’s webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.

The most recent report for Canjilon Lakes was received July 3. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using chubby Chernobyl dry flies.

Fishing for northern pike at Cochiti Lake was slow to fair using Berkley flicker shad and rainbow swim shad lures.

El Vado Lake is open to boating and angling with a primitive boat ramp available at the Dam Day Use Area, as well as the main (concrete) boat ramp and courtesy dock at El Vado Lake State Park. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park’s webpage or call 575-588-7247.

The most recent report for Fenton Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout was slow to fair using worms, mealworms and PowerBait. Visit the park’s webpage or call the park office at 575-829-3630 for updates.

At the Jemez Waters, streamflow near the Village of Jemez Springs on Wednesday morning was 6.51 cfs. The most recent report was received July 3. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using PowerBait on the Jemez River.

Fishing for largemouth bass at Navajo Lake was good using jointed flicker shad lures. Fishing for northern pike was good using jointed flicker shad lures, spinners, spoons, crankbaits and topwater rats.

Streamflow on the Rio Chama below El Vado Lake on Wednesday morning was 103 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiú Lake on Wednesday morning was 117 cfs. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiú upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiú Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.

Rio Grande is currently dry through Albuquerque.

Streamflow on the San Juan River near Archuleta on Wednesday morning was 803 cfs. The most recent report was received July 17. At that time, fishing for brown trout was fair to good using No. 6 fluorescent green Panther Martin spinners in the bait section.

The most recent report for Seven Springs Kids’ Pond was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using worms. If you catch a native Rio Grande chub in the Kid’s Pond, please do not leave it on the bank; return it to the water where it can survive as part of our native ecosystem.

The most recent report for Tingley Beach was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was slow using Texas-rigged Senkos. Fishing for catfish was slow using shrimp, chicken liver, hot dogs and bluegill.

The most recent report for Trout Lakes was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using Original and Garlic PowerBait.

The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Brazos River, Grants Riverwalk Pond, Heron Lake, Jackson Lake, Laguna del Campo, Lake Farmington, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1), San Gregorio Lake and Tiger Park Reservoir.

Southwest fishing report

Bear Canyon Lake is currently closed due to the Trout Fire. For more information, visit the official Trout Fire page on InciWeb.

The most recent report for Bill Evans Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow to fair using Joe’s Flies and Panther Martin spinners.

The most recent report for Caballo Lake was received July 10. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow to fair using worms and shrimp.

Fishing for largemouth bass at Elephant Butte Lake was slow using small black worms. Fishing for walleye and white bass was very good using white swimbaits and a variety of topwater lures. Fishing for catfish was slow using jigging spoons.

The most recent report for Escondida Lake was received July 3. At that time, fishing for catfish and bluegill was good using worms with bobbers.

Streamflow on the Gila River near Gila on Wednesday morning was 27.4 cfs. The most recent report was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was good using Kebari flies.

Streamflow at the Gila Waters near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 25.4 cfs.

The most recent report for Glenwood Pond was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using spinnerbaits.

Streamflow on the Rio Grande below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 1,240 cfs.

Fishing for catfish at Trees Lake was fair to good using chicken liver.

Fishing for catfish at Young Pond was slow using chicken and hot dogs.

The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Quemado Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds and Snow Lake.

Southeast fishing report

The most recent report for Alto Lake was received July 3. At that time, anglers reported successful fishing for catfish using live nightcrawlers.

Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on Berrendo Creek.

Streamflow on the Black River at Malaga on Wednesday morning was 22 cfs.

The most recent report for Bonito Lake was received July 10. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using Rainbow PowerBait, PowerBait Worms and gold spinners. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.

The most recent report for Carlsbad Municipal Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was fair to good using finesse worms.

Fishing for catfish at Chaparral Park Lake was fair to good using cut chicken breasts covered in Kool-Aid.

The most recent report for Estancia Park Lake was received July 17. At that time, fishing for trout and perch was fair to good and fishing for largemouth bass was slow using worms.

Fishing for catfish at Greene Acres Lake was fair to good using shrimp.

The most recent report for Grindstone Reservoir was received July 17. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using chicken liver and slow to fair using hot dogs. Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildlife impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpage before planning a visit.

The most recent report for Lake Van was received July 17. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow using worms.

Fishing for largemouth bass at Lower Transill Reservoir was good using small crankbaits in the pool below the dam.

Streamflow on the Pecos River below Sumner Lake on Wednesday morning was 124 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 12.1 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.

The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bataan Lake, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo Lake, Bottomless Lakes, Brantley Lake, Corona Pond, Dennis Chavez Pond, Eunice Lake, Green Meadow Lake, Greene Acres Lake, Harry McAdams Park Pond, Jal Lake, Ned Houk Ponds, Oasis Park Lake, Perch Lake, Rio Bonito, Rock Lake Hatchery Kids’ Pond, Santa Rosa Lake, Spring River Pond, Sumner Lake and Timberon Ponds.