Jicarilla Fishing Blog
16 March 2020
Folks,
After the recent weather Mundo, Embom, and Stone is free from ice this morning.
The weatherman is saying the next few days could include snow, wind, rain, and all sorts of other goodies. Access roads to all lakes could be very wet and muddy.
We are in the process of road work at Mundo Lake, please exercise extreme caution during weekday working hours as there is expected heavy machinery and truck traffic.
J.
09 March 2020
Folks,
Based on the volume of calls it appears some of you are chomping at the bit to get out of the house and get some fishing in. Sitting and watching ice melt is the outdoor version of watching paint dry if you all were curious.
As of this morning, Mundo is 98% covered, Embom is 100% covered, and Stone is 60% covered. The ice is deteriorating quickly especially with the rain yesterday. I have been telling folks 2-3 weeks for complete ice out, of course, this is just a guess. With more rain, it could be much shorter, with more cold it could be a bit longer...
The Fish Crew will keep you updated as the situation develops.
J.
Updates
Folks,
Ice season is closed, but it is not open water season yet. Stone Lake has five to ten feet of open water around the edge of the lake. Mundo is still covered but deteriorating quickly.
New Permit year starts April 1st
Fishing Derby is May 2nd
The Fish Crew will keep you updated as the situation progresses. We sure could use more snow, it's not looking great as far as the water year is concerned.
J.
ICE SEASON IS OVER
Folks,
The better half of the Fish Crew put up the No fishing signs yesterday afternoon (24 February 2020). Ice conditions continue to erode very quickly at all lakes.
ICE FISHING AT ALL LAKES IS CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON!
Will update as open water fishing becomes available.
J.
19 February 2020
Folks,
Ice sheet continues to decline. Mundo is at 7" and Embom is at 6". No slush on the ice. Stone Lake remains unsafe for human travel.
As the sheet starts its decline it becomes more and more unstable, and consistent thickness across the whole lake is less and less likely. Be smart and be safe. I would suggest starting to re-rig the open water gear and get the float tubes patched up.
J.
10 February 2020
Folks,
Mundo Ice 9" which shows a decline in ice thickness
Embom Ice 7" which shows a decline in ice thickness
All roads are rutted and muddy after the warm weekend and heavy traffic. Consider not using the access roads and parking off the pavement and walking in from the eastside of Mundo. Saving the road is good for everyone...
J.
03 February 2020
Folks,
Ice is in similar conditions to last week. After the crazy warm weekend, the roads are muddy. Use extreme caution. Two anglers were kind enough to submit reports, both said about the same thing limits of 10-16" trout all on jigs, and big surprise wax worms.
The weatherman said snow is coming so use your best judgment when traveling, no fish is worth a stay in the ditch.
J.
30 January 2020
I received a report from an angler who "had the best weekend ever" at Mundo. She was even nice enough to include a picture of her husband, who she let come fishing with her. Get out and enjoy the ice season before it is too late. 
27 January 2020
Quick update. Warm weather over the weekend and then snow today. Who knows what the short term forecast has in store.
10 inches of ice at Mundo, holes with signs of fish being caught
9 inches of ice at Embom, holes with signs of fish being caught
Stone is seperating from the edge on the east side and had less that 6" at the boat ramp.
No angler reports submitted. That makes my blog writing easier...
J.
22 January 2020
Folks,
Winter conditions currently on all roads in and around the Nation. Unsure what the weatherman is saying about it, but I suggest you make a point to check the weather before venturing this way. Warmer weather and wet "snow rain" have caused some slush on the ice sheet. Be very careful as conditions can change very quickly. Roads are very wet and muddy, use east access to Mundo.
I wanted to make sure we got folks thinking warm thoughts... Get out your calendars and pencil in the 14th Annual Jicarilla Fishing Derby for May 2nd, 2020! The Fisheries Crew will post updates as they become available. But I didn't want to hear about not enough advance notice on our derby this year, so 4.75 months advanced notice is hopefully sufficient.
No fishing reports were submitted by anglers.
J.