Fishing Line for July 31, 2025

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Pat Salazar, 92, and his 3-year-old great-grandson, Flynn Hickey, went fishing July 25. While they didn’t catch any fish at Monastery Lake, they caught plenty of great memories.

Erwin Sice and Ninja caught a golden-colored rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake using worms on July 26.

Ryan Busby, of Red Rock, Arizona, caught four catfish using stink bait while fishing at Lake Roberts with his grandpa on July 26. The largest fish he caught weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces.

Angelina Molinar caught her first trout at Bonito Lake using Rainbow PowerBait on July 22.

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NOTES FROM GAME & FISH

Northeast fishing report

Fishing for trout at Charette Lakes was good using Garlic PowerBait and silver spinners.

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

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

The most recent report for 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.

The most recent report for for Cowles Ponds was received July 24. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using gold spinners.

Fishing for rainbow trout at Eagle Nest Lake was fair to good using 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.

Fishing for trout at Hopewell Lake was good using Pistol Petes and PowerBait.

The most recent report for Lake Maloya was received July 24. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using lures.

Fishing for trout at Monastery Lake was slow to fair using worms. 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 89 cfs. Fishing for trout was fair to good using caddis flies, Parachute Adams flies and stone flies.

Streamflow on the Red River below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 43.7 cfs.

Fishing for trout at Red River City Ponds was fair to good using Velveeta cheese.

The most recent report for Red River Hatchery was received July 24. At that time, fishing for rainbow trout was good using Green PowerBait.

The most recent report for the 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 238 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Hondo near Valdez on Wednesday morning was 13 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 44.2 cfs.

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

Fishing for trout at the Santa Cruz Reservoir was slow using PowerBait and spinners.

The most recent report for Storrie Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for trout was good using Panther Martin spinners.

The most recent report for Stubblefield Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good using cut bait.

The most recent report for Ute Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass 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, Shuree Ponds and Springer Lake.

Northwest fishing report

The most recent report for Abiquiú Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass 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 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 82.2 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.

Fishing for trout at Canjilon Lakes was good using worms, spinners and Kastmasters.

Fishing for smallmouth bass at Cochiti Lake was slow using red-and-white Dardevle lures. Fishing for northern pike was fair to good using white crankbaits.

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.

Fishing for trout at Fenton Lake was slow to fair using Salmon Peach 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.

Fishing for trout at Lagunitas Lakes was very good using Rainbow PowerBait and worms.

Fishing for northern pike at Navajo Lake was fair to good using green Rooster Tails, spinners, stuffed rat topwater lures and shallow-diving crankbaits.

Streamflow on the Rio Chama below El Vado Lake on Wednesday morning was 103 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiú Lake on Wednesday morning was 112 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 1,030 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.

Fishing for trout at Seven Springs Kids’ Pond was slow to fair using patriotic worms and slow using worms and PowerBait. 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.

Fishing for catfish at Tingley Beach was slow to fair using magic bait, chicken liver and dough bait.

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.

Fishing for white bass at Caballo Lake was fair to good using shad, shallow-diving minnows and worms.

Fishing for white bass at Elephant Butte Lake was very good using white shad lures. Fishing for catfish was very good using live bait. Fishing for smallmouth bass was good using nightcrawlers.

Streamflow on the Gila River near Gila on Wednesday morning was 46.6 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 32 cfs.

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

Fishing for catfish at Lake Roberts was good using stink bait.

Streamflow on the Rio Grande below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0 cfs.

The most recent report for Trees Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good using chicken liver.

Fishing for catfish at Young Pond was slow using liver, worms and PowerBait.

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

Southeast fishing report

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

Streamflow on the Black River at Malaga on Wednesday morning was 13.9 cfs.

Fishing for trout at Bonito Lake was very good using Rainbow PowerBait. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.

Fishing for catfish at Carlsbad Municipal Lake was slow using worms.

The most recent report for Chaparral Park Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for catfish 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.

The most recent report for Greene Acres Lake was received July 24. At that time, fishing for catfish was fair to good using shrimp.

Fishing for catfish at Grindstone Reservoir was slow to fair using white trout bait. 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.

The most recent report for Lower Transill Reservoir was received July 24. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was good using small crankbaits in the pool below the dam.

Fishing for catfish at Oasis Park Lake was slow using stink bait.

Streamflow on the Pecos River below Sumner Lake on Wednesday morning was 107 cfs.

Streamflow on the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 2.91 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: Alto Lake, 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, Perch Lake, Rio Bonito, Rock Lake Hatchery Kids’ Pond, Santa Rosa Lake, Spring River Pond, Sumner Lake and Timberon Ponds.