Fish not bothered by cold weather

Information and photos provided by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Cold and snowy weather in some parts of New Mexico have not curtailed fishing activities at lakes and streams, according to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

In eastern New Mexico, fishing for trout was good using Cheese PowerBait along the Pecos River below Sumner Lake.

The eastside and eastern shoreline at Sumner Lake are closed for winter and reopen April 1.

At Oasis Lake State Park near Portales, fishing for trout was exceptionally good using PowerBait and Pistol Pete Red Worm flies. Fishing for bass was slow.

In Lincoln County, fishing for trout was good using PowerBait at Grindstone Lake.

Fishing for trout was good using earthworms at Corona Pond and at Bonito Lake, fishing for trout was good using flies, lures and worms.

In southern New Mexico, fishing for walleye was slow to fair using plastic power baits. Fishing for catfish was fair to good using cut bait at Elephant Butte Lake near Truth or Consequences.

At Young Park Pond in Las Cruces, fishing for trout was fair to good using small rainbow-pattern spoons and PowerBait Salmon Eggs.

There will be fewer reports available during the cooler seasons when fishing slows. The Department of Game and Fish will make every effort to provide as much information as possible during the winter months.

This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from anglers and local fishing experts. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.