Jicarilla Fishing Blog
15 June 2020
Folks,
It has been a dry windy start to the summer.
The situation has not changed and we remain closed to recreational activities like fishing.
Talks are occurring weekly on how staff can and will be returning to full time work soon, but no firm dates have been set. Obviously all staff will have to be back in 100% percent capacity before recreational activities are resumed, so I see this as progress.
As I've mentioned quite a few times the Fish Crew is mostly working from home so e-mail is the best method of contacting us. jicarillafishqs@gmail.com for through the contact us portion of the website.
Stay safe and healthy out there,
J.
02 June 2020
Folks,
Just a quick note. The situation has not changed and we remain closed.
As usual I will update as soon as I know anything, or you can contact the Fish Crew at jicarillafishqs@gmail.com
Hope all is well,
J.
20 May 2020
Folks,
Just a quick note this week. The weather has been hot, windy and dry and the fire season seems to have already started. It appears the end of the lock downs might be in sight.
Currently we are still closed to all fishing and recreational activities. Despite the rampant rumors going around the greater Albuquerque area, and I've heard quite a few over the last two months, just goes to show you really can't trust fishermen!
Stay Healthly Stay Safe,
J.
11 May 2020
Folks,
Nothing to report. Just to check in and pass along positive thoughts for all those impacted by our "new normal". The fish crew has been staying very busy with the chores we can. It turns out a lot of the traveling we usually do this time of year was all done via webinar, and if you've been forced into week long webinars you are also well aware that they are not much fun.
No updates on the closure of fishing, but as soon as I have more information I will gladly share it. As always you can get ahold of the fish crew at jicarillafishqs@gmail.com
Stay Safe Stay Healthy.
J.
04 May 2020
Folks,
There appears to be rumors going around about opening the lakes to non-tribal or non-resident anglers. As with every rumor I have heard from any fisherman, they are very untrue.
I will reiterate: ALL LAKES ARE CLOSED TO NON-TRIBAL/NON-RESIDENT ANGLERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The Fish Crew wants life to return to normal just as much, if not more than everyone else so we WILL BE the First to inform you of any changes to the fishing situation. Because we are the Fish Crew and it is kind of our job.
J.
Quick Update
Folks,
Not much to update. Situation remains the same. Just wanted to remind folks that the fisheries staff is mostly working from home and is on site on a on call basis. So if you have a question please use the e-mail app on our website or sent it to jicarillafishqs@gmail.com. I do not have access to voicemails remotely, I will return calls when I get to the office, but that is not frequently. A few folks have left messages but I was unable to hear their names/numbers/etc. probably due to bad cell phone service.
Just a reminder the fishing derby has been postponed until further notice.
I will keep posting as new information becomes available.
Hope we can all resume normal life very soon!
J.
16 April 2020
It's with much sadness that the Fisheries Crew must announce the postponement of our May 2nd Fishing Derby. Due to the ongoing public health concerns we will be postponing the 14th Annual Derby until further notice. Please check back as we will keep updating the blog as new information becomes available.
J.
07 April 2020
Folks,
No new updates as the situation here is the same. I will continue to update as we get new information.
Stay healthly out there,
J.
25 March 2020
Folks,
Just a quick update to inform you all that the situation has not changed and the closure remains in place. I have been getting lots of calls from anglers but would encourage you all if you need/want to chat with the Fish Crew to use e-mail. Either the contact us format on the website or at jicarillafishqs@gmail.com. We are mostly working from home so do not have access to voicemail, but do have access to e-mail.
Take care,
J.
CLOSURE
On March 18th, 2020 the President of the Jicarilla Nation has instituted a reservation wide recreational CLOSURE.
!!!Effective Immediately all Lakes, Rivers and associated camping areas are CLOSED until further notice!!!
The Fish Crew will keep the blog updated as new information becomes available.
J.