We got a pretty comprehensive report from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone. Overall, action varies depending on the location, but as you head south, the fishing seems to get better. Get out there and fish if you can — there’s nothing like being outside and landing a lunker. Good luck!

Northwest

In the Northwest, many impoundments were high and muddy or murky, making fishing difficult. Some walleye were taken by anglers.

Animas River – The flow is at 2,860 cfs. The water is high, muddy and not fishable.
Chama River – Upper section flow is at 1,810 cfs and the water is still high and muddy. Fishing is poor. Below El Vado Dam, the flow is 400 cfs and the water is green, high and murky. Fishing is fair to good for 17-21 inch browns on night crawlers or gold and black Panther Martins. Stocker size rainbows are good with salmon eggs.

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