JemezCentral Up-to-Date Fishing Report
Last Updated: April 16, 2025
The stocking truck will expand stocking operations throughout the spring.
The upper reaches of the East Fork, Rio San Antonio, and Rio Cebolla are generally ice-free and, because of lack of snow, will have virtually no run-off. This year, fish early and often.
You can find information about specific Jemez area waters below. Also, if you have info to add, please send it to: fishingreport@jemezcentral.com.
All photos in this report are of summertime conditions unless otherwise noted.
Jemez River
Fishing Report April 8, 2025…Rating… (Recently Stocked).
The Jemez River is a wonderful springtime fishery. Pick a sunny day with minimal wind and fishing this river can be a pleasant and rewarding experience. NMDGF stocks the Jemez consistently during the spring months. Salmon eggs and worms are the go-to for the bait fishers and sub-surface flies drifted slowly will be effective for the fly-guys.
The Jemez River was stocked on Wednesday, March 19th with 1500 Rainbows and most recently on Tuesday, April 8th with 600 Rainbow Trout.
Fishing Report April 8, 2025…Rating… (Improving).
The ice on the East Fork of the Jemez River is beginning to break up and fishing opportunities will be improving. The very lower portion just above its confluence with the Jemez River at Battleship Rock is also a good bet this time of year.
This is 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.
Rio San Antonio
Fishing Report…April 16, 2025. Rating…(Recently Stocked)
Rio San Antonio is running low and clear at a time when it should be in run-off mode. The river has been recently stocked making for improved fishing opportunities. Much of the river is not stocked, but the resident population of post winter Brown Trout will be hungry and active. April will be a good time to toss a line.
Rio San Antonio was stocked on Tuesday, April 1st with 500 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Wednesday, April 16th with 750 Rainbows.
Fishing Update April 8, 2025…Rating…(Recently Stocked)
Fenton Lake State Park is open for day use from 7 am to 4:00 pm every day. The lake is now free of ice and the catching is fast and furious. Recent stockings have included some larger fish.
Fenton Lake was stocked most recently on Tuesday, April 1st with 2200 Rainbow Trout.
Rio Guadalupe
Fishing Update April 8, 2025…. (Limited Access)
FR 376 is closed until April 11, 2025, limiting access to this river to the very lower portion below the Gilman Tunnels. Please be aware that there is a lot of private property in this section. With virtually no spring run-off this spring, opportunities for good fishing will be earlier than normal, unfortunately, access will be from the north on FR 376 from Hwy 126 as Gilman Tunnels remains closed.
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.
Fishing Update April 8, 2025 (Rating…Recently Stocked)
Rio de Las Vacas is in great shape with good flow and color, providing for good early season fishing opportunities. With very little spring run-off, this river will provide great fishing through April and early May. NMGF recently stocked the Vacas.
The Rio de Las Vacas was stocked for the first time in nearly a year on Tuesday, April 8th with 500 Rainbow Trout.
Fishing Update April 8, 2025 (Recently stocked)
Rio Cebolla is in great shape right now, making for improved fishing opportunities. This little creek has been recently stocked, and combined with an excellent population of resident brown trout, there should be plenty of fish to tighten your lines.
Rio Cebolla was stocked on Wednesday, March 19th with 250 Rainbows and most recently on Tuesday, April 8th with 400 Rainbow Trout
14″ Brown From upper Rio Cebolla. Caught and Released by Brendon Armstead of Rio Rancho.
San Gregorio Lake
This high-altitude lake is accessed by a beautiful one-mile hike during the summer months and a wintertime adventure with snowshoes or skis. San Gregorio is no longer part of the stocking rotation because of its wilderness status. The beautiful hike is a great option, catching fish…not so much. However, the little creeks that are part of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, are full of resident, self-sustained populations Brown Trout and Rio Grande Cutthroats
Fishing Update January 14, 2025… (Rating…No Bueno)
San Gregorio has not been stocked with rainbow trout since June of 2020 and will not be stocked for the foreseeable future.
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 youngsters. Stop in at Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store for any supplies or snacks that you might need. Make sure you take proper precautions 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 from 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 (ages 12-17) pay $11 for an annual license. Active duty military and military veterans who 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).
Look for full fishing reports coming soon.
Generally…fishing is good to excellent on all waters
in the Jemez. Water levels are low to moderate and fishing
clear.
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