Fishing Report 12-29-08
Fishing Report 12-29-08
The year’s first ice anglers have been out on Mundo Lake and were successful with powerbait. Mundo Lake is the only lake that is currently accessible, considering that the roads crews are still battling the Christmas storm that left over 2 feet of fresh snow. Even though Mundo has been plowed to the spillway, 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. 2 wheel drive vehicles should utilize the pull out off j-8 that overlooks Mundo. The ice conditions remain hazardous and fishermen should use extreme caution. I measured the ice in front of the spillway and below the j-8 pullout. There is approximately 7-8”s of ice with a significant slush layer between ice sheets. The top layer is 2-3”s and the bottom layer is 5”s. The slushy layer varies in terms of density and is a significant concern. Right now the Jicarilla Game and Fish Department’s recommendation is to use extreme caution at Mundo Lake. Fish in pairs or more, bring safety/ rescue gear including blankets and rope, and enter the ice conservatively by drilling pilot holes every 10 meters or so. Remember that ice fishing is never completely safe and that fishing safely is up to you. The other fishing lakes are technically open, but fishing is not recommended due to our inability to access the lakes for measurement. As the plow crews open up the roads, we will update the ice conditions on the website.
The 3rd annual Jicarilla Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday February 7th, 2009. Registration fees will be 25$ for adults, and 5$ for children 12 and under. Adult participants who have a valid Jicarilla Fishing Permit will be 20$. The format will be very similar to the past 2 years with a few new twists, and the registration/ weigh in station will be at the same location (j-8 pullout). There is over $ 2,000 in prizes this year, and the derby should be a great time for everyone. Details will be posted shortly. May everyone have a great and safe New Year’s holiday.
Kevin Terry
Fisheries Biologist
The year’s first ice anglers have been out on Mundo Lake and were successful with powerbait. Mundo Lake is the only lake that is currently accessible, considering that the roads crews are still battling the Christmas storm that left over 2 feet of fresh snow. Even though Mundo has been plowed to the spillway, 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. 2 wheel drive vehicles should utilize the pull out off j-8 that overlooks Mundo. The ice conditions remain hazardous and fishermen should use extreme caution. I measured the ice in front of the spillway and below the j-8 pullout. There is approximately 7-8”s of ice with a significant slush layer between ice sheets. The top layer is 2-3”s and the bottom layer is 5”s. The slushy layer varies in terms of density and is a significant concern. Right now the Jicarilla Game and Fish Department’s recommendation is to use extreme caution at Mundo Lake. Fish in pairs or more, bring safety/ rescue gear including blankets and rope, and enter the ice conservatively by drilling pilot holes every 10 meters or so. Remember that ice fishing is never completely safe and that fishing safely is up to you. The other fishing lakes are technically open, but fishing is not recommended due to our inability to access the lakes for measurement. As the plow crews open up the roads, we will update the ice conditions on the website.
The 3rd annual Jicarilla Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday February 7th, 2009. Registration fees will be 25$ for adults, and 5$ for children 12 and under. Adult participants who have a valid Jicarilla Fishing Permit will be 20$. The format will be very similar to the past 2 years with a few new twists, and the registration/ weigh in station will be at the same location (j-8 pullout). There is over $ 2,000 in prizes this year, and the derby should be a great time for everyone. Details will be posted shortly. May everyone have a great and safe New Year’s holiday.
Kevin Terry
Fisheries Biologist
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