JemezCentral Up to Date Fishing Report

September 4, 2019
  

Conditions remain good for some fine fishing in the Jemez Mountains. With improving water conditions, stocking operations by NMDGF will continue to increase.  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 14, 2019…Rating…(Too Warm To Stock…Fishing Well)

The Jemez River continues to fish well although the river has not been stocked since mid-June. The river is stocked from Battleship Rock on south to the Gilman turnoff throughout the fall and winter months.

 Salmon eggs, worms and meal worms can be very effective for the stockers and the occasional resident brown. Put any dry on top of the water and any sub-surface dark colored nymph pattern should bring action for the fly fisher.

The Jemez River was stocked on Thursday, June 6th with 1000 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Monday, June 17th with 1000 Rainbows.

 

 

 

 

                  

East Fork Jemez River

Fishing Report August 14, 2019…(Rating…Fishing Well) .

 The river is in good shape right now. Bring a box of worms (BTW, Amanda’s stocks fresh worms throughout the year) or any dry placed on the surface will 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 a couple 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 14, 2019…(Rating…Too Warm to Stock)

Water volume in the river is quite low right now, but anglers are still catching fish. The upper river (above Hwy 126) is fishing awesome for resident browns.  Any bait, nymph pattern or spinner should bring action.

Rio San Antonio was stocked on Monday, June 17th with 600 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Tuesday, July 2nd with 211 Rainbows.

 

 

 

 

Fenton Lake

Fishing Update September 4, 2019…(Rating…Recently Stocked)

 Fishing is picking up  at Fenton with the recent influx of stocked fish. NMDGF continues to stock Fenton with another 2200 fish today (Sep 4th). Should be a good weekend of fishing.  Mealworms and any dry fly placed on the water seems to be the best bet for catching fish. As of April 1st a new fishing license is required to fish all New Mexico waters. Boats with electric motors or oars are allowed on the lake.

Fenton Lake was stocked on Thursday, August 30th with 2200 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Wednesday, September 4th with 2200 Rainbows.

 

 

 

 

 

 Rio Guadalupe

Fishing Update August 14, 2019….(Prime Time) 

 FR 376 is closed from Gilman Tunnels north to three miles south of Porter Landing in order to facilitate repair work on the road. This closure limits access to Rio Guadalupe, although much of the upper river is accessible. Now through October is a great time to be on the river.

 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 August 14, 2019( Rating…Slow)  

Rio de Las Vacas is running low and warm water conditions have prevented any stocking since the end of May. Certainly worth a try though.

 
 The Rio de Las Vacas was stocked on Wednesday, April 17th with 998 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Friday, May 24th with 1000 Rainbows .
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rio Cebolla

Fishing Update September 4, 2019 (Recently Stocked) 

Rio Cebolla is fishing very well for stocked rainbows. Throw something in the water and the stockers will respond. The upper river is accessible for RG Cutthroat and resident browns.

 Rio Cebolla was stocked on Friday, August 30th with 400 Rainbows and most recently on Wednesday, September 4th with 400 Rainbow Trout.

   

 

  

 

 

 

 

San Gregorio Lake

Fishing Update August 14, 2019…(Rating….Fishing Well )

This high altitude, wilderness lake is accessed by a beautiful one mile hike. The lake continues to fish well for the stocked Rainbows.

San Gregorio was stocked on Wednesday, June 28th with 3900 Rainbow Trout.

 

 

 

 

 

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, 2018 through March 31, 2019. 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).