Weekly Fishing Report: July 4, 2021
Los Alamos Daily Post
The recent period of cool temperatures and rainy weather has been beneficial for anglers, keeping the streamflows in New Mexico higher and keeping water temperatures cooler.
Campers benefitted as well. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions were lifted on Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest land, allowing campers to enjoy campfires again.
Fire restrictions could be put back into place if the weather turns hot and dry. For now, enjoy the comfort of a campfire. Fire restrictions at New Mexico State Parks vary from park-to-park.
Reservations at New Mexico State Parks may be made by calling 877-667-7787 for reservations. Some remote campsites may be open on a first come, first served basis. It is beneficial to check the state parks website for conditions at individual state parks if you are planning a trip to one of them. The website is: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html.
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Weekly Fishing Report: June 1, 2021
Los Alamos Daily Post
One of the results of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be an increase in the fishing pressure, especially on our trout streams and lakes. It appears that this is not just limited to New Mexico, but is happening nationwide. The pressure on our fishing resources has increased dramatically.
Our State Game and Fish Department stocks thousands of trout every week to try to satisfy the demand. There are limits to how much stocking thousands of hatchery fish can do. For a lot of anglers, catching their limit of five fish-fish –per-day is the goal. Stringers of freshly-stocked rainbow trout are commonly pictured on several of the Facebook websites dedicated to trout fishing in New Mexico.
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Weekly Fishing Report: May 5, 2021
Spring fishing conditions are underway in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
Streamflows are rising, especially in the Chama River above El Vado Lake. Lakes are warming up but still cold enough for trout to be cruising the shallows looking for food. Warmwater species like smallmouth bass and walleye are becoming more active. Insect hatches are happening, particularly the caddis hatch on the Rio Grande.
New Mexico State Parks are open to all visitors. Overnight camping is still by reservation only. Call 877.664.7787 for reservations. It is beneficial to check the state parks website for conditions at individual state parks when planning a trip to one of them: emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html.
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