JemezCentral Up-to-Date Fishing Report
Last Updated: June 5, 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 June 5, 2025…Rating… (Fair).
The Jemez River is a wonderful early summertime fishery, however the water is pretty low right now and warming, so there might be not be anymore stocking by NMDGF until we begin our cooling monsoon rains. 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. There is certainly some top water action as well. Terrestrials like a stimulator or hopper are very effective as well.
The Jemez River was stocked on Wednesday, April 30th with 1000 Rainbows and most recently on Wednesday, May 21st with 824 Rainbow Trout.
Fishing Report June 5, 2025…Rating… (Good).
The East Fork of the Jemez River is in great shape right now and fishing for the resident brown trout is beginning to pick up. 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…June 5, 2025. Rating…(Fair)
Rio San Antonio is running low and clear but the fishing is still quite good. Much of the river is not stocked, and the resident population of Brown Trout are plentiful and active.
Rio San Antonio was stocked on Wednesday, May 7th with 578 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Wednesday May 28th with 750 Rainbows.
Fishing Update June 5, 2025…Rating…(Recently Stocked)
Fenton Lake State Park is open for day use from 6 am to 9:00 pm every day. The lake is in good shape and the fishing has been very good for the stocked rainbows and the occasional brown or cutthroat trout. Recent stockings have included some larger fish.
Fenton Lake was stocked on Tuesday, May 13th with 1338 Rainbows and most recently on Wednesday, June 4th with 1876 Rainbow Trout.
Rio Guadalupe
Fishing Update June 5, 2025…. (Very Good)
FR 376 is now open through Gilman Tunnels (May 23rd) providing better access to this wonderful fishery. Spring run-off has come and gone and the river is in great shape right now. There are lots of hungry browns awaiting your attention.
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 June 5, 2025 (Rating…Good)
Rio de Las Vacas has lost a lot of volume, but has been recently stocked (May 21st) and should provide some good fishing opportunities for the stockers and plentiful resident brown trout population.
The Rio de Las Vacas was stocked on Tuesday, April 8th with 500 Rainbow Trout and most recently on Wednesday, May 21st with 500 Rainbows.
Fishing Update June 5, 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, May 21st with 400 Rainbows and most recently on Wednesday, June 4th with 800 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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