JemezCentral Up to Date Fishing Report

January 22, 2020
   

Winter is upon us with abundant snow and ice. The only fishing opportunities here in the Jemez for the next several months will be on the lower Jemez River south of Battleship Rock. Fenton Lake is now open for ice fishing. 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 January 22, 2020…Rating…(Fishing Well, Recently Stocked)

The Jemez river will be in the stocking rotation throughout the fall and winter months. The river is stocked from Battleship Rock on south to the Gilman turnoff.

 Salmon eggs, worms and meal worms can be very effective for the stockers and the occasional resident brown. Spinners are a good bet this time of year (gold or brass blades are recommended).  Any sub-surface dark colored nymph pattern should bring action for the fly fisher.

The Jemez River was stocked on Monday, December 19th with 1000 Rainbows and most recently on Wednesday, January 22nd with 1000 Rainbow Trout.

 

 

 

 

                  

East Fork Jemez River

Fishing Report December 3, 2019…(Rating…Wait Till Spring) .

 The river is covered with ice and snow, making fishing difficult to impossible. The extreme lower portion upstream from Battleship Rock may have some open water because of nearby warm springs and might be worth a try.
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 December 3, 2019…(Rating…Wait For Spring)

Abundant ice and snow will make fishing difficult to impossible during the winter months.

Rio San Antonio was stocked most recently on Wednesday, September 18th with 750 Rainbows.

 

 

 

 

Fenton Lake

Fishing Update January 22, 2020…(Rating…Now Open For Ice Fishing…fishing is fast and fabulous)

 Fenton Lake is now open for ice fishing. Fishing is fast and furious. Amanda’s stocks fresh night crawlers, worms, meal worms and ice fishing tackle…including ice augers.

Remember…two fish limit on the Rio Grande Cutthroats that call Fenton home.

Fenton Lake was stocked on Wednesday, January 8th with 500 Rainbows and most recently on Wednesday, January 22nd with 500 Rainbow Trout ( through the ice).

 

 

 

 

 

 Rio Guadalupe

Fishing Update December 3, 2019….(Wait Till Spring) 

 Snowy, icy conditions is making fishing difficult to impossible. FR 376 will be totally closed on January 2, 2020 preventing access to 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 December 3, 2019( Rating…Wait Till Spring)  

Winter conditions exist, making for difficult to impossible fishing.

 
 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 December 3, 2019 (Winter Conditions) 

There is a lot of ice and snow right now making for difficult fishing conditions. There may be some open water below the lake…worth a look.

 Rio Cebolla was stocked on Wednesday, October 2nd with 400 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Wednesday, October 16th with 400 rainbows.

   

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Gregorio Lake

Fishing Update December 3, 2019…(Rating….Ice)

This high altitude, wilderness lake is accessed by a beautiful one mile hike. The lake and trail are covered with ice and snow making access and fishing difficult to impossible. As winter progresses, ice fishing may become an option for those willing to ski or snowshoe in.

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).