Jicarilla Fishing Blog
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween Folks,
Fishing isn't very spooky but some people say it's best done in costume. I'm not one of those people but some are. Fishing is a lot like trick or treating, but the fish only get tricked.
Fishing reports are trickling in and some anglers have noted larger buggers, standard bead-head nymphs, and low and slow is the ticket. One group at Mundo noted 6 fish and hour catch rates which is very good. The nighttime temperatures have been cold but daytime temperatures are still in the '50s with clear skies and high sun, supposedly winter will be here soon and I'm ready.
We will be bringing in the docks for winter starting most likely next week.
Get out fishing and enjoy what is left of the 2022 open-water season.
J.
October 24th, 2022
Folks,
Winter came this morning, but maybe not for the long haul yet. The views were incredible this morning as the clouds lifted. Anglers who braved the weather were rewarded with slow fishing but an average size of 16"-18" at Mundo Lake. I would recommend spinners or larger bugger patterns as the water clarity did not improve with the rain yesterday or the snow today. Don't let the weather slow you down, your chances for open-water fishing are getting limited.
As a reminder though it is not required for adult anglers please consider wearing your lifejackets and inspecting your boats for their "seaworthiness" before launching, the water is cold and the winds have been high. In a time of need, a lifejacket not worn is just about as good as no life jacket. Youth are required to wear a life jacket at all times while in watercraft.
October 12th, 2022
Folks,
I had to scrape the windshield this morning and the leaves are turning, so that is usually a fair sign that summer is ending.
Water temperatures are in the high to mid-'50s and the lakes are clearing from last week's rain.
No fishing reports have been submitted but a fair amount of people have been out and about.
Get your fall fishing fix before old man winter comes a'knocking.
J.
September 30th, 2022
Folks,
We are still being blessed with some scattered showers and nighttime temperatures are starting to dip slightly. Water temperatures are still hovering in the low to mid-sixities at all lakes. One report from Mundo was submitted indicating trout up to 18" on dragonfly patterns and a welcome but unexpected 8-pound catfish on the fly. Aquatic vegetation at Mundo is still up but very fishable.
Enjoy your weekend, and go fishing.
J.
September 22, 2022
Today is a big day for the Fish Crew. After twenty-two years of service Rosenberg Tafoya, Fisheries Technician is retiring.
That means the better three-quarters of the Fish Crew is going to be fishing more and we all wish him the best of luck.
Today and yesterday have been rainy days and I mean rainy. Please use extreme caution and if you don't absolutely have to access the lakes via the road please don't.
Water temps are 62 a Mundo, 64 at Stone, and 61 at Embom.
No fishing reports have been submitted.
J.
September 12th 2022
Folks,
A quick update. This week is Go-Jii-Ya which means J-8 to Stone Lake will be open to local traffic only to Stone Lake, access to Mundo and Embom will not be limited. Expect high traffic for the remainder of the week.
Go-Jii-Ya also is a Jicarilla Nation Holiday so our office will be closed Wednesday (9/14), Thursday(9/15), and Friday (9/15) of this week and will resume normal operation on Monday the 19th.
Surface water temperatures remain in the high 60s, but the weather man is talking cold fronts, so with any luck, this will cool down soon.
Hope all is well,
J.
September 8th, 2022
Folks,
Just a quick update. September is here and hunting has begun. Surface water temperatures at all lakes are still hovering in the upper 60s. Nights are getting cooler so it sort of seems like fall is just around the corner, kids are back in school so that's usually the second sign fall won't be long.
Seems like it was a pretty busy Labor day weekend but no fishing reports have been submitted.
Enjoy the season,
J.
August 31st, 2022
Folks,
Just an update on a few fishy things... The Fish Crew went out and checked surface water temperatures at the three lakes earlier this week all were in the high 60's (67-68 degrees). That means fall fishing isn't quite here, but it is getting closer. For the warm water anglers, there is still time before the bite slows. Remember that trout fishing is really best below 65.
There is now access to Embom and Stone from Dulce on J-8. The Contract Roads Department has been working on repairing the road damage, and they created a bi-pass lane to get around the damage. Please use extreme caution and drive slowly as there will be construction ongoing for a while to fix the main road. Give the workers a brake.
Hope all is well,
J.
August 23rd, 2022
Folks,
No fishing reports have been submitted. If you value the information available in the fishing reports consider submitting a short or long report to jicarillafishqs@gmail.com or through our contact us tab on the website after your next fishing trip.
The J-8 road repairs have begun but are ongoing and you will still need to access Embom and Stone Lakes from J-15 NOT THROUGH DULCE. Mundo Lake is accessable through Dulce.
Rain is fantastic and should provide excellent fall fishing. Traditionally Fall fishing begins in earnest Mid-September and goes until ice over. Obviously weather drives this season, but these are good starting points to plan a trip.
Hope all is well and we look forward to seeing you this fall!
J.
August 15th, 2022
Folks,
Rain, Rain, Rain, which is what the doctor ordered. The rain is supposedly going to be sticking around the rest of the week. Plan accordingly for wet roads. J-8 is currently being repaired but is not yet ready to be reopened. I'll keep you updated as information becomes available
Despite the rain, the daytime temperatures have been quite high which has slowed the trout bite at Mundo. Catfishing, bluegill, and bass have been active, and if you target them have provided many fish tacos to anglers looking for something different to eat.
Embom Lake received a large inflow from the recent rains and is still quite off color. If the rains subside it will take a few days to clear up, but the rains show no signs of letting up this week. The turbidity may impact fishing so it may be best to let it settle out a bit before planning a trip.
Fish Crew is excited for what should be an excellent fall season!
Hope all is well, and send in your fishing reports!
J.