SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK

Escondida Lake: Carlos caught three trout and his father caught five using PowerBait and garlic-scented marshmallows on March 6.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Bill Evans Lake: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait and garlic cheese.
Elephant Butte Lake: The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed and access to Rattlesnake Island is currently restricted due to low water levels. The closures will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow.
Escondida Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait and garlic-scented marshmallows.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 81.5 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 73.1 cfs.
Lake Roberts: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using PowerBait, cheese and red eggs.
Quemado Lake: The most recent report was received Feb. 26. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using Orange PowerBait.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0.1 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.




