Provided by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Those not wanting turkey leftovers for the remainder of the Thanksgiving weekend should gather the fishing gear as good conditions are reported around New Mexico.

In Lincoln County, fishing for trout at Bonito Lake was fair to good using olive-green Pistol Pete spinner flies.

At Grindstone Lake, fishing for trout was fair to good using Rooster Tail spinners, Salmon Peach PowerBait, chartreuse Pautzke Balls O’ Fire and mini marshmallows.

In Otero County, fishing for trout at Timberon Ponds was good using Orange PowerBait Trout Nuggets.

Near Portales, fishing for trout was good using homemade dough bait at Oasis Lake State Park.

This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish in cooperation with Dustin Berg of www.gounlimited.org, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.