SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Whitewater Creek: Keith and Cole Rogers spent Father's Day weekend fishing and camping in the Gila Waters. They caught Gila trout using flies and released 15-20 fish ranging from 3-14 inches. They were lucky enough to double up in one deeper pool with these two beautiful Gila trout.
Southwest Rising Report
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Caballo Lake:Fishing for white bass was good to fair using green and orange trolling lures. Walleye remained slow to inactive. Water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas.
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. For more information, visit the Elephant Butte State Park page.
Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received June 11. At that time, fishing for catfish was good when using worms and chicken liver.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila on Tuesday morning was 8.04 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 25 cfs.
Lake Roberts: The most recent report was received May 28. At that time, fishing for crappie was fair to good when using lures.
Quemado Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using worms, spinners and flies. Fishing for tiger muskie was also fair to good.
Rio Grande: Fishing for carp was good using worms below Elephant Butte Dam and Caballo Lake. Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 2,590 cfs.
Whitewater creek: Fishing for Gila trout was fair to good using flies and produced 3-to-14-inch trout.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.
