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Fishing Line for May 14, 2026
CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Ethan Santistevan caught three white bass and a walleye using various lures off a boat at Ute Lake on May 6.
Kashif Rehman caught a beautiful 16-inch rainbow trout at Fenton Lake on May 9. Fishing was really good with PowerBait.
Amillia Valdez, 11, caught two largemouth bass using a white fluke bait at Brantley Lake on May 7.
Let the New Mexico Department of Wildlife know how your fishing trip went with the iFish form: or email darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov.
NOTES FROM NMDOW
Northeast fishing report
The most recent report for Charette Lakes was received April 23. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using Garlic PowerBait and slow to fair using dough bait.
The most recent report for Clayton Lake was received April 30. At that time, fishing for trout was good using PowerBait.
Streamflow on the Cimarron River near Cimarron on Wednesday morning was 13.8 cubic feet per second (cfs). The most recent report was received May 7. At that time, fishing for trout was good using size-16 Guides Choice hare鈥檚 ear nymphs.
The most recent report for Cowles Ponds was received April 30. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using garlic-scented nightcrawlers.
For updated conditions at Eagle Nest Lake, visit the park鈥檚 webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594.
For more information on Lake Alice, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-445-5607.
The most recent report for Lake Maloya was received May 7. At that time, fishing for trout was good using worms. For more information, visit Sugarite Canyon State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-445-5607.
The most recent report for Maxwell Lake 13 was received April 23. At that time, fishing for trout was slow using dough bait.
The most recent report for Monastery Lake was received April 30. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using worms and PowerBait. Monastery Lake is part of the department鈥檚 Open Gate Program. Please visit our website for more information about the property.
Streamflow on the Pecos River near Pecos on Wednesday morning was 42.3 cfs. Trout fishing was great with the overcast, using an olive streamer and on a dry fly.
Streamflow on the Red River below the Red River Hatchery on Wednesday morning was 29.8 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande below the Taos Junction Bridge on Wednesday morning was 220 cfs. Fishing was good for pike and carp using corn near the Taos Junction Bridge.
Streamflow on the Rio Hondo near Valdez on Wednesday morning was 13.6 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Mora near Terrero on Wednesday morning was 8.48 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Pueblo near Pe帽asco on Wednesday morning was 10.6 cfs.
Fishing for trout at Santa Cruz Reservoir was very good using floating PowerBait and Pink Garlic PowerBait.
Fishing for white bass at Ute Lake was fair to good using various lures.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Cabresto Lake, Conchas Lake, Coyote Creek, Eagle Rock Lake, Gallinas River, Harris Pond, Los Pinos River, Morphy Lake, Red River City Ponds, Red River Hatchery, Rio Costilla, Shuree Ponds, Springer Lake, Storrie Lake and Stubblefield Lake.
Northwest fishing report
Contact the Abiqui煤 Lake Main Office at 505-685-4371 for updated lake conditions and closure information.
Streamflow on the Animas River below Aztec on Wednesday morning was 595 cfs.
Fishing for channel catfish, chubs, and trout at Bluewater Lake was slow while using hot dogs. Visit Bluewater Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 505-876-2391 for more information.
The most recent report for Canjilon Lakes was received May 7. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using worms and PowerBait.
Fishing for northern pike at Cochiti Lake was good using a minnow lure.
El Vado Lake is open to boating and angling with a primitive boat ramp available at the Dam Day Use Area, as well as the main (concrete) boat ramp and courtesy dock at El Vado Lake State Park. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-588-7247.
Fishing for trout at Fenton Lake was good using PowerBait and a spoon. For more information, visit Fenton Lake State Park鈥檚 webpage or call 575-829-3630.
At the Jemez Waters, streamflow near the Village of Jemez Springs on Wednesday morning was 12.6 cfs. The most recent report was received May 7. At that time, fishing for trout was good using beadhead hare鈥檚 ear nymphs just below the town of Jemez Springs.
The most recent report for Navajo Lake was received April 30. At that time, fishing for northern pike was fair to good using crankbaits. Fishing for northern pike and smallmouth bass was very good using swim jigs.
Streamflow on the Rio Chama below El Vado Lake on Wednesday morning was 153 cfs; streamflow below Abiqui煤 Lake on Wednesday morning was 216 cfs. The most recent report was received April 30. At that time, fishing for trout was good using rainbow PowerBait below Abiqui煤 Lake. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiqui煤 upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiqui煤 Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande at Albuquerque on Wednesday morning was 33.0 cfs.
Streamflow on the San Juan River near Archuleta on Wednesday morning was 465 cfs. The most recent report was received April 23. At that time, fly fishing was good in the quality waters.
Largemouth bass fishing was good using green and white Senko worms at Tingley Beach. Fishing for catfish was slow to fair using shrimp.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Albuquerque Area Drains, Brazos River, Heron Lake, Jackson Lake, Laguna del Campo, Lagunitas Lakes, Lake Farmington, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Rio Cebolla, Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1), San Gregorio Lake, Seven Springs Kids Pond, Trout Lakes and Tiger Park Reservoir.
Southwest fishing report
Fishing conditions at Bear Canyon Lake have been adversely affected in the aftermath of the Trout Fire.
Fishing for largemouth bass at Bill Evans Lake was good using salmon eggs and Garlic PowerBait.
The most recent report for Caballo Lake was received May 7. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using cut bait.
The most recent report for Elephant Butte Lake was received April 23. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was good using grubs. 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.
The most recent report for Escondida Lake was received May 7. At that time, fishing for catfish was good using swim bait.
Streamflow on the Gila River near Gila on Wednesday morning was 33.4 cfs.
Streamflow at the Gila Waters near Gila Hot Springs on Wednesday morning was 56.7 cfs.
The most recent report for Lake Roberts was received May 7. At that time, fishing for catfish was slow using PowerBait.
The most recent report for Quemado Lake was received April 23. At that time, fishing for tiger muskie was good using Panther Martins.
Streamflow on the Rio Grande below Elephant Butte Dam on Wednesday morning was 525 cfs.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Glenwood Pond, Percha Dam, Rancho Grande Ponds, Trees Lake, Snow Lake and Young Pond.
Southeast fishing report
The most recent report for Alto Lake was received May 7. At that time, fishing for trout was very good using PowerBait and wooly buggers.
Please visit the Open Gate webpage for more information on Berrendo Creek.
Streamflow on the Black River at Malaga on Wednesday morning was 10.8 cfs.
Fishing for trout at Bonito Lake was very good using garlic-scented salmon eggs. Only fishing activities are permitted at Bonito Lake.
The most recent report for Brantley Lake was received May 7. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was very good using pink rattler lures and white flukes. Fishing for white bass was good using various lures. Fishing for walleye was good using white lures.
The most recent report for Greene Acres Lake was received April 23. At that time, fishing for smallmouth bass was fair to good using homemade dough bait.
The most recent report for Grindstone Reservoir was received April 23. At that time, fishing for trout was fair to good using Pink PowerBait. Grindstone Reservoir is currently open for fishing. Due to changing wildfire impact closures, please see the Grindstone Reservoir Webpage before planning a visit.
Streamflow on the Pecos River below Sumner Lake on Wednesday morning was 79.7 cfs.
Streamflow on the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood on Wednesday morning was 5.38 cfs. Fishing conditions will be adversely affected for an extended period of time due to recent flooding in the area.
The most recent report for Santa Rosa Lake was received May 7. At that time, fishing for largemouth bass was slow to fair using a Texas rig.
Fishing for crappie at Sumner Lake was good using crankbaits.
The department received no reports for the following waterbodies over the past three weeks: Bataan Lake, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo Lake, Black River, Bottomless Lakes, Carlsbad Municipal Lake, Chaparral Park Lake, Corona Pond, Dennis Chavez Pond, Estancia Park Lake, Eunice Lake, Green Meadow Lake, Grindstone Reservoir, Harry McAdams Park Pond, Jal Lake, Lake Van, Ned Houk Ponds, Oasis Park Lake, Perch Lake, Rio Bonito, Rock Lake Hatchery Kids鈥� Pond and Spring River Pond.
