Noah Hoffman won the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak Anglers’ year-end tournament at Ute and Conchas Lakes, catching 19 fish measuring 164 inches. The Clovis angler’s fourth victory of the season also secured Angler of the Year honors. Robert Williams placed second, while challenging weather tested competitors during the season finale.
As summer transitions to fall, anglers are finding productive conditions across New Mexico. Reports highlight excellent walleye and bass action at Conchas and Abiquiu lakes, strong trout fishing at Red River, Alto Lake and the Rio Grande, and good tiger muskie fishing at Bluewater Lake. Conditions vary elsewhere, with fair catfish, trout and bass activity reported statewide.