JemezCentral Up to Date Fishing Report

September 1, 2021
   

 

NMDGF is now expanding stocking opportunities as we approach fall and cooler conditions.. You can find information about specific Jemez area waters below. Also if you have  info to add, please send to: fishingreport@jemezcentral.com. All photos in this report are of summer time conditions unless otherwise noted.

 

Jemez River

Fishing Report August 24, 2021…Rating…(Recently Stocked) The Jemez River has been stocked for the first time since mid-May. Favorable water conditions exist above the Village of Jemez Springs

 Salmon eggs, worms and meal worms can be very effective for the stockers and the resident browns. Spinners are a good bet this time of year (gold or brass blades are recommended).  Any terrestrial pattern should bring action for the fly fisher.

The Jemez River was stocked most recently on Tuesday, August 24th with 1000 Rainbow Trout.

 

 

 

 

                  

East Fork Jemez River

Fishing Report August 24, 2021…(Rating…Good) .

 The river is running low and clear making for stealth fishing conditions. Fly fishers are doing well for the small resident Browns. Any terrestrial pattern should bring action
Just a reminder that the East Fork is now being managed as a Brown Trout fishery and is no longer being stocked with Rainbows. The brown trout population has come back after the burn scar flooding of years ago. Please, because of the delicate nature of this population of browns, I would encourage a strict catch and release practice.

 

 

San Antonio

 

Fishing Report August 24, 2021…(Rating…Recently Stocked)

Rio San Antonio is running very low but water temperatures have improved to enable a visit by the stocking truck. The river was recently stocked  from La Cueva Picnic Ground on upstream to the San Antonio Campground. The section of river north of Hwy 126 and the section between La Cueva Picnic Area and Battleship Rock has a good population of resident browns that are self sustaining and are eager to feed on most well presented flies, spinners and worms.

Rio San Antonio was stocked on Wednesday, July 14th with 750 Rainbows and most recently on Tuesday, August 24th with 750 Rainbow Trout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fenton Lake

Fishing Update September 1, 2021(Recently Stocked)

 Fenton Lake  State Park is open for day use from 6am to 9:00pm everyday. Water conditions have improved and the lake is deemed safe to stock and has been recently stocked. Worms, meal worms and green PowerBait have been most effective as well as olive Pistol Petes. Fishing from a boat always improves your chances but not necessary for success.

 

Fenton Lake was stocked on Tuesday, August 3rd with 1200 Rainbows including 300 16-20 inch fish, on Wednesday, August 11th with 750 Rainbow Trout, on Wednesday, August 18th with 2041 Rainbows including 341 large fish and most recently on Wednesday, September 1st with 200 Large fish (16-20″)

 

 

 

 

 Rio Guadalupe

Fishing Update August 24, 2021…. (Good) 

 FR 376 is open allowing for great access to this river.  Rio Guadalupe is in good shape right now with low and warm water conditions. As temperatures cool the resident browns will begin to become more active as they transition into fall spawning mode.

This gem of a river is being managed as a brown trout fishery so you will not see the stocking truck along this wild river.

 

 

 Rio De Las Vacas

 

Fishing Update July 24, 2021 (Rating…Fair)  

The Vacas is running low and clear and too warm to stock making for tough fishing conditions.

 
 The Rio de Las Vacas was stocked on Wednesday, April 21st with 500 Rainbows, on Tuesday, April 27th with 500 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Wednesday, May 12th with 500 Rainbows.
 

 

 

 

 Rio Cebolla

Fishing Update August 24, 2021 (Recently Stocked).

This little river is a good bet for stocked Rainbows as it continues to be stocked by NMDGF. Try right above the lake or within the state park below Fenton. Worms or salmon eggs should provide some action. The upper section, above the hatchery is full of browns and native cutthroats anxious for a well placed fly. 

 Rio Cebolla was stocked on Thursday, July 29th with 750 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Tuesday August 24th with 400 Rainbows.

   

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Gregorio Lake

Fishing Update July 2, 2021…(Rating….No Reports)

 This high altitude, wilderness lake is accessed by a beautiful one mile hike. San Gregorio will not be stocked this year, so fishing will be marginal at best.

San Gregorio was last stocked in June of 2020 and will not be stocked this year.

 

 

 

 

 

Fishing The Jemez

Children Are Welcome!

The Jemez is a great place to bring your young children to fish.  They can be successful fishing anywhere in the Jemez, but for those that are 11 yr and younger, the Kid’s Pond at the hatchery is a great place for the youngsters.  Stop in at Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store for any supplies or snacks that you might need. Make sure you take proper precaution with your children around the water.  Early Spring can often bring high water and strong currents, which can be a danger for kids and adults alike.

                         Fenton Lake Catch

Facts about Fishing

The cost of a license for New Mexico residents is $35 for a license that is good for the license year  April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. Non-resident licenses are $65 for the year. Short-term licenses are the same price for residents and non-residents alike and can be purchased for one day ($22) or five days ($34). Seniors (ages 65-69) and handicapped can purchase an annual license for $18. Juniors (age 12-17) pay $11 for an annual license. Active duty military and military veterans that are NM residents are being offered reduced priced licenses.  Licenses are free for individuals over the age of 70. All necessary habitat stamps and fees are included in the pricing structure notated above.  A second rod validation (optional) is available for $4. Applicants for hunting and fishing licenses are required by law to provide the last four digits of their social security number. Special trout waters are found in the Jemez and are normally well-marked, but it might be a good idea to consult your fishing proclamation for special regulations that may exist.  The website http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us has complete fishing rules and information. Fishing and hunting licenses are available at Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store in La Cueva (575-829-4333).