SOUTHWEST CATCH OF THE WEEK
Fishing for trout at Escondida Lake was slow to fair when using Garlic PowerBait and corn last week. (Photo courtesy of City of Socorro)
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 Feb. 12. At that time, fishing for trout was good when using Kastmasters from a boat.
Elephant Butte Lake: The most recent report was received Jan. 29. At that time, fishing for white bass was very good when using Rat-L-Traps.The South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed, and access to Rattlesnake Island is restricted due to low water levels. The closures will be lifted when water levels rise and conditions allow
Escondida Lake: Fishing for trout was slow to fair when using Garlic PowerBait and corn.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila on Wednesday morning was 115 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 71.9 cfs.
Rio Grande: The most recent report was received Jan. 29. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using worms. Fishing for walleye was good when using minnows. Streamflow below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 0.06 cfs.
Young Pond: The most recent report was received Feb. 12. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good when using inline spinners.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Caballo Lake, Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Quemado Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds, Snow Lake and Trees Lake.
