Southwest Catch of the Week
Bill Evans Lake: Some of the best largemouth bass fishing can be found in New Mexico's smaller lakes. Clayton, Bill Evans and Lake Roberts can offer trophy-sized fishing opportunities.
SOUTHWEST FISHING REPORT
Bear Canyon Lake: Closed to the public Monday – Thursday starting October 5. The Lake will remain open Friday-Sunday. Regular use projected to return in Jan. 2027.
Caballo Lake: With recent water releases from Elephant Butte and Caballo lakes, water levels are changing across the lake; boaters should exercise caution in low-water areas. For more information, visit the Caballo Lake State Park webpage or call 575-743-3942.
Elephant Butte Lake: Due to historically low water levels, all park boat ramps are closed at this time. For more information, visit the Elephant Butte State Park webpage or call 575-744-5923.
Escondida Lake: The most recent report was received Sept. 24. At that time, fishing for bass was slow to fair when using worms.
Gila River: Streamflow near Gila on Tuesday morning was 109 cfs.
Gila Waters: Streamflow near Gila Hot Springs on Tuesday morning was 59.8 cfs.
Quemado Lake: The lake is currently under a Harmful Algae Bloom Danger Advisory.
Rio Grande: Streamflow below Elephant Butte Lake was 0 cfs.
We received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bill Evans Lake, Glenwood Pond, Lake Roberts, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake, Whitewater Creek and Young Pond.
