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Catches of the Week

Abiquiu Lake: 4,000 acre lake on the Chama River Northwest of Abiquiu. Fish species- Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Catfish, Crappie and Trout
Clarity:1-2 foot
Water Temp:Mid 70s
Walleye are slow using Wally Pops, bottom bouncer rigs, jigs or worms. Smallmouth bass are reported as fair in the early mornings with Sammys, Ricos and Pop Rs, chartreuse grubs, or minnows. Catfish are slow on worms, chicken liver or stink bait.

Amistad Lake - Del Rio, TX: 64,900 acre lake on the Rio Grande, 12 miles northwest of Del Rio, TX in Val Verde County. Fish species- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Channel and Blue Catfish, White and Striped Bass
Click here for the Amistad Fishing Report Sponsored by SW Texas Bass Guide - Kurt Dove

Conchas Lake: 16,033-acre lake on the Canadian River. Fish species - Largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish and walleye.
Clarity:Good
Water Temp:Low 80s
Catfish are good with cut bait or liver. Walleye are good in the south end of the lake by Rattlesnake Island, but unfortunately most are too small to keep. No reports on other species.

Elephant Butte Lake: 40,000-surface acre lake on the Rio Grande formed by a dam created in 1916. Hundreds of miles of shoreline with a depth of 165 feet. When lake level is at capacity the lake is up to 40 miles long with an average width of about 1.5 miles. Fish species - Largemouth bass, catfish, walleye, flathead and channel catfish, crappie, smallmouth, white bass and striped bass (true stripers, not hybrid) and bluegill.
Clarity:2-3 feet
Water Temp:Low 80s
Whites- Good with White Sassy Shads and Minnows Crappie- Slow to Fair Minnows and mostly at night Walleye- Slow minnows and green jigs Stripers- Fair Blue giles and minnows Catfish- Good hot dogs and dough bait Fishing is starting to look up after all the storms, the fish are hungry and boils are mostly going in the morning and evenings. Thank you and Happy Fishing!
Fishing Report Sponsored by Marina Del Sur

Navajo Lake: 15,600-acre lake with a depth at the deepest part close to the dam of almost 400 feet. Three major arms of the lake, the Pine, the San Juan, and Francis gives fishermen plenty to enjoy. Fish species - Smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, northern pike, rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, brown trout and channel catfish.
Clarity:Good, very light stain in areas.
Water Temp:Mid 70s
Pike are good in the Pine arm trolling Rapalas or crank baits. Largemouth bass are reported as fair to good in the early mornings with jigs, top water lures, buzz baits and night crawlers. Smallmouth bass are good using Panther Martins, jigs or worms. Kokanee are slow trolling Kokanee killers or double whammies. No reports on other species.

Santa Rosa Lake: 3,500-acre lake on the Pecos River. Fish species - Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie and Walleye.
Clarity:stained
Water Temp:Low 80s
Bass are fair with crank baits, plugs or jigs. Catfish are good with cut bait, worms or chicken liver. No reports on other species. An 11 pound largemouth was reported caught on a swimbait last week. Check with Los Pinos Tackle for more information. We are hoping to have pictures to post soon.

Sumner Lake: 2,800-acre lake with a maximum depth of 65' and an average depth of 20-30 feet on the Pecos River. Fish species - Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, bluegill, walleye, catfish, crappie, white bass and winter trout.
Clarity:stained
Water Temp:Low 80s
Pressure has been light and fishing is slow for all species. There are reports of a few small catfish being caught on chicken liver or worms.

Ute Lake: 8,200-acre lake with a shoreline of approximately 45 miles with a maximum depth of 88 feet. Winds for miles through a rocky canyon up the Canadian River and Ute Creek. Fish species - Largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye, channel catfish and white bass.
Clarity:clear
Water Temp:Low 80s
Click here for the Ute Lake Fishing Report Sponsored by The Tackle Box Catfish are good at 6-8 feet with stink bait or chicken liver. Bass and walleye are slow. No reports on crappie

Tight lines,

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