Fly-fishing for Gila trout has been slow to fair on the Gila River in recent weeks.
Southwest Fishing Report
Bear Canyon Lake: Fishing conditions have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
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.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila Wednesday morning was 65.3 cfs. The most recent report was received Jan. 8. At that time, fishing for Gila trout was slow to fair when using flies in the west fork.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs Wednesday morning was 57.7 cfs.
Quemado Lake:The lake has reopened to the public.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0.37 cfs.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Caballo Lake, Escondida Lake, Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Snow Lake, Trees Lake and Young Pond.




