SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Quemado Lake: Matthew Armijo of Socorro caught a tiger muskie and also caught and released 10 trout measuring 16 inches or larger using a Trout Slayer while fishing with his fiancée on March 13. "We woke up at 5 a.m.," he said. "As soon as we got there, the bite was on. I landed a huge muskie and lost an even bigger one right after that. I love that lake so much."
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Bill Evans Lake: The most recent report was received March 12. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait and garlic cheese.
Elephant Butte Lake: The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow.
Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received March 12. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait and garlic-scented marshmallows.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 66.7 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 62.9 cfs.
Lake Roberts: The most recent report was received March 12. At that time, fishingfor trout was fair to good when using PowerBait, cheese and red eggs.
Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout and tiger muskie was very good when using Trout Slayers.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0.02 cfs.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Caballo Lake, Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Quemado Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds, Snow Lake, Trees Lake and Young Pond.
