The 18th Annual Kids' Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery is on Saturday July 28, 2008. Share the joy of fishing with the young one you know -- a friend or family member -- at the 18th Annual Fishing Day for youths ages 4-11 years old. There will be fishing and interactive educational booths, along with exciting hands-on activities to learn about our state fish, fly tying, casting, fishing and creative fish art. The first 250 participants who attend the required number of booths will receive a prize. This event is FREE to the public. For more details see New Mexico Trout's website at http://www.newmexicotrout.org/
The fall fishing lottery on the Valles Caldera closes on Sunday June 29th. The fall fishing season on the Valles Caldera runs from August 14th to September 29th. If you haven't had a chance to fish the Caldera, get in on one of the available dates left. There are limited number of anglers and the scenery and wildlife is stunning.
The Valle Vidal unit of the Carson National Forest opens Tuesday July 1st. The Valle Vidal is closed to protect calving elk as well as Rio Grande Cutthroat trout during their springtime spawn. The Rio Costilla flows through the heart of the Valle Vidal and is one of the places to reliably catch a Rio Grande Cutthroat; our state fish. Shuree Ponds also open on the Valle Vidal and are known for it's trophy sized rainbows. Don't squander your vacation time over the Fourth, take leave or play hookie and make it to the Valle Vidal for the opener!
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Juan. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running you tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of June 16, 2008
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Jaun. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running you tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The release schedule for Navajo Dam into the San Juan River has been changed! As the 2008 Spring Peak Release from Navajo Reservoir comes to an end, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin ramping down the release starting Thursday, June 19, 2008. Please note that the ramp down duration has been slightly modified from the previous schedule distributed on May 8, 2008. The release will remain around 4000 cfs through the 22nd. It will drop to 1700 cfs on the 23rd, then down to 1000 on the 24th, and finally to 500 cfs on the 25th. Once the ramp down is complete on June 25, 2008, the release will remain at 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) until further notice. Releases are made for the authorized purposes of the Navajo Unit, and to attempt to maintain a target base flow through the endangered fish critical habitat reach of the San Juan River (Farmington to Lake Powell). It is likely that increases in the release will be necessary later in the summer in order to maintain the target base flow. The San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program recommends a target base flow of between 500 cfs and 1,000 cfs through the critical habitat area. The target base flow is calculated as the weekly average of gaged flows throughout the critical habitat area. Reclamation will provide updates to the release schedule if any changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Page at (970) 385-6560 or e-mail him at ppage@uc.usbr.gov.
New Mexico Trout is seeking volunteers for their next project this weekend on Saturday June 21st. It involves fencing in Mushroom Basin. For more information contact Derek Padilla or Amanda Webb (505) 829-3535 of the Jemez Ranger District. Other projects needing volunteers are:
>July 12-13th, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>July 26th, 2008: 18th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery.
Contact: Kimberly DeVall USFS (505-829-3535)
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo USFS (505-829-3535)
The fall fishing lottery on the Valles Caldera closes on Sunday June 29th. The fall fishing season on the Valles Caldera runs from August 14th to September 29th. If you haven't had a chance to fish the Caldera, get in on one of the available dates left. There are limited number of anglers and the scenery and wildlife is stunning.
The 18th Annual Kids' Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery is on Saturday July 28, 2008. Share the joy of fishing with the young one you know -- a friend or family member -- at the 18th Annual Fishing Day for youths ages 4-11 years old. There will be fishing and interactive educational booths, along with exciting hands-on activities to learn about our state fish, fly tying, casting, fishing and creative fish art. The first 250 participants who attend the required number of booths will receive a prize. This event is FREE to the public. For more details see New Mexico Trout's website at http://www.newmexicotrout.org/
The release schedule for Navajo Dam into the San Juan River has been changed! As the 2008 Spring Peak Release from Navajo Reservoir comes to an end, the Bureau of Reclamation will begin ramping down the release starting Thursday, June 19, 2008. Please note that the ramp down duration has been slightly modified from the previous schedule distributed on May 8, 2008. The release will remain around 4000 cfs through the 22nd. It will drop to 1700 cfs on the 23rd, then down to 1000 on the 24th, and finally to 500 cfs on the 25th. Once the ramp down is complete on June 25, 2008, the release will remain at 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) until further notice. Releases are made for the authorized purposes of the Navajo Unit, and to attempt to maintain a target base flow through the endangered fish critical habitat reach of the San Juan River (Farmington to Lake Powell). It is likely that increases in the release will be necessary later in the summer in order to maintain the target base flow. The San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program recommends a target base flow of between 500 cfs and 1,000 cfs through the critical habitat area. The target base flow is calculated as the weekly average of gaged flows throughout the critical habitat area. Reclamation will provide updates to the release schedule if any changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Page at (970) 385-6560 or e-mail him at ppage@uc.usbr.gov.
New Mexico Trout is seeking volunteers for their next project this weekend on Saturday June 21st. It involves fencing in Mushroom Basin. For more information contact Derek Padilla or Amanda Webb (505) 829-3535 of the Jemez Ranger District. Other projects needing volunteers are:
>July 12-13th, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>July 26th, 2008: 18th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery.
Contact: Kimberly DeVall USFS (505-829-3535)
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo USFS (505-829-3535)
The fall fishing lottery on the Valles Caldera closes on Sunday June 29th. The fall fishing season on the Valles Caldera runs from August 14th to September 29th. If you haven't had a chance to fish the Caldera, get in on one of the available dates left. There are limited number of anglers and the scenery and wildlife is stunning.
The 18th Annual Kids' Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery is on Saturday July 28, 2008. Share the joy of fishing with the young one you know -- a friend or family member -- at the 18th Annual Fishing Day for youths ages 4-11 years old. There will be fishing and interactive educational booths, along with exciting hands-on activities to learn about our state fish, fly tying, casting, fishing and creative fish art. The first 250 participants who attend the required number of booths will receive a prize. This event is FREE to the public. For more details see New Mexico Trout's website at http://www.newmexicotrout.org/
Monday, June 9, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of June 9, 2008
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association, the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited, New Mexico Game and Fish, and the Pecos Community Foundation sponsored this years annual Pecos River Cleanup on Saturday June 7, 2008. Many thanks to the few volunteers as well as the U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico Game and Fish for their support. Doug Jeffords of the Upper Pecos Watershed Association has been the main organizer of the Pecos River Cleanup for the past 5 or 6 years and deserves credit for getting it accomplished. Game and Fish and the Forest Service has made an incredibly noticeable effort in keeping the campgrounds and day use areas clean this year. For those of you who have shunned the Pecos because of the trash, get out there and see the difference this year.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Jaun. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running you tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The release schedule for Navajo Dam into the San Juan River has been changed! The release is scheduled to be temporarily reduced on Tuesday June 10th in order to accommodate required inspections of the outlet works. Releases will continue at the present rate of 5000 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Thurdsay June 19th. Beginning on Thursday, June 19th, the release will begin to be gradually decreased until it reaches 500 cfs on Wednesday, July 2nd. Reclamation will provide updates to the release schedule if any changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Page at (970) 385-6560 or e-mail him at ppage@uc.usbr.gov.
New Mexico Trout is seeking volunteers for some summer projects in their homewaters; the streams of the Jemez Mountains. These projects are all related to improving fish habitat, and are also located near good fishing. Pick a date, pack your fishing gear, and give back to our resources. Below is a list of projects, dates, and contacts. For more information contact Amanda Webb (505) 829-3535 of the Jemez Ranger District.
>June 21-22nd, 2008: Mushroom Basin Fencing Project.
Contact: Derek Padilla, USFS (505-829-3535)
>July 12-13th, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>July 26th, 2008: 18th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery.
Contact: Kimberly DeVall USFS (505-829-3535)
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo USFS (505-829-3535)
Cloudveil, makers of Gore-Tex waders and other fine angling apparel, is asking all anglers to “Take the Pledge”. Invasive species are impacting fisheries and recreational opportunities around the world. Anglers are inadvertently spreading invaders to new waters because they fail to properly clean their equipment. Don’t be part of the problem. Take these simple actions: Inspect your wading AND fishing gear for plants or dirt and remove, clean your gear with fresh water, dry your gear between outings. We encourage responsible wading. Support the clean angling pledge. For more information on invasive species, go to www.cleanangling.com.
The New Mexico State Game Commission has enacted a two fly only rule for the quality waters of the San Juan. This rule will go into effect on July 1st. As a result, Game and Fish officers are starting to make their appearance on the San Jaun. They are informing fly fishers of the "two fly" rule, but also checking licenses and for barbed flies. They recommend that you completely file the barb down or risk a citation. They check for a barb by running you tippet over the bend of the hook. If the tippet catches on your "pinched" barb you may get cited.
The release schedule for Navajo Dam into the San Juan River has been changed! The release is scheduled to be temporarily reduced on Tuesday June 10th in order to accommodate required inspections of the outlet works. Releases will continue at the present rate of 5000 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Thurdsay June 19th. Beginning on Thursday, June 19th, the release will begin to be gradually decreased until it reaches 500 cfs on Wednesday, July 2nd. Reclamation will provide updates to the release schedule if any changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Page at (970) 385-6560 or e-mail him at ppage@uc.usbr.gov.
New Mexico Trout is seeking volunteers for some summer projects in their homewaters; the streams of the Jemez Mountains. These projects are all related to improving fish habitat, and are also located near good fishing. Pick a date, pack your fishing gear, and give back to our resources. Below is a list of projects, dates, and contacts. For more information contact Amanda Webb (505) 829-3535 of the Jemez Ranger District.
>June 21-22nd, 2008: Mushroom Basin Fencing Project.
Contact: Derek Padilla, USFS (505-829-3535)
>July 12-13th, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>July 26th, 2008: 18th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery.
Contact: Kimberly DeVall USFS (505-829-3535)
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo USFS (505-829-3535)
Cloudveil, makers of Gore-Tex waders and other fine angling apparel, is asking all anglers to “Take the Pledge”. Invasive species are impacting fisheries and recreational opportunities around the world. Anglers are inadvertently spreading invaders to new waters because they fail to properly clean their equipment. Don’t be part of the problem. Take these simple actions: Inspect your wading AND fishing gear for plants or dirt and remove, clean your gear with fresh water, dry your gear between outings. We encourage responsible wading. Support the clean angling pledge. For more information on invasive species, go to www.cleanangling.com.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Fly Fishing News for the Week of June 2, 2008
The Upper Pecos Watershed Association, the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited, New Mexico Game and Fish, and the Pecos Community Foundation will be sponsoring this years annual Pecos River Cleanup on Saturday June 7, 2008. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Upper Pecos Watershed Assoc. office (the old Frankie's) at 46 S. Main Street in Pecos at 8:30 am. for coffee and pastries. Please bring gloves, sunscreen, and water. The cleanup will be from 9am till noon. A free barbecue and prizes for the cleanup participants will be held at the Jamie Koch (Willow Creek) Day Use Area from noon till 2pm. The US Forest Service will be there with goody bags and activities for the kids. Tha Santa Fe Conservation Trust will aso be on hand to discuss how landowners can receive money to protect their land. New Mexico Game and Fish will also have their Free Fishing Day at Cowles Ponds with hands on fishing instuction and prizes for the kids from 10am till 2pm. For more information contact Lexy at 505-757-3600, or Doug Jeffords at dcjeffords@aol.com or 505-424-0644.
The release schedule for Navajo Dam into the San Juan River has been changed! Due to decreasing inflow forecasts and after conferring with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the release pattern and duration of the spring peak release has been modified. Releases will continue at the present rate of 5000 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Thurdsay June 19th. Beginning on Thursday, June 19th, the release will begin to be gradually decreased until it reaches 500 cfs on Wednesday, July 2nd. At various times throughout the spring peak release, the release will be temporarily reduced in order to accommodate required inspections of the outlet works. These inspections are tentatively planned to occur on June 10th, and the week of June 23rd. Additional notices will be provided in advance of each of these inspections. Adjustments may be made to the spring peak release duration if the inflow forecasts change. Reclamation will provide updates to the release schedule if any changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Page at (970) 385-6560 or e-mail him at ppage@uc.usbr.gov.
New Mexico Trout is seeking volunteers for some summer projects in their homewaters; the streams of the Jemez Mountains. These projects are all related to improving fish habitat, and are also located near good fishing. Pick a date, pack your fishing gear, and give back to our resources. Below is a list of projects, dates, and contacts. For more information contact Amanda Webb (505) 829-3535 of the Jemez Ranger District.
>June 21-22nd, 2008: Mushroom Basin Fencing Project.
Contact: Derek Padilla, USFS (505-829-3535)
>July 12-13th, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>July 26th, 2008: 18th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery.
Contact: Kimberly DeVall USFS (505-829-3535)
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo USFS (505-829-3535)
Cloudveil, makers of Gore-Tex waders and other fine angling apparel, is asking all anglers to “Take the Pledge”. Invasive species are impacting fisheries and recreational opportunities around the world. Anglers are inadvertently spreading invaders to new waters because they fail to properly clean their equipment. Don’t be part of the problem. Take these simple actions: Inspect your wading AND fishing gear for plants or dirt and remove, clean your gear with fresh water, dry your gear between outings. We encourage responsible wading. Support the clean angling pledge. For more information on invasive species, go to www.cleanangling.com.
The release schedule for Navajo Dam into the San Juan River has been changed! Due to decreasing inflow forecasts and after conferring with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the release pattern and duration of the spring peak release has been modified. Releases will continue at the present rate of 5000 cubic feet per second (cfs) through Thurdsay June 19th. Beginning on Thursday, June 19th, the release will begin to be gradually decreased until it reaches 500 cfs on Wednesday, July 2nd. At various times throughout the spring peak release, the release will be temporarily reduced in order to accommodate required inspections of the outlet works. These inspections are tentatively planned to occur on June 10th, and the week of June 23rd. Additional notices will be provided in advance of each of these inspections. Adjustments may be made to the spring peak release duration if the inflow forecasts change. Reclamation will provide updates to the release schedule if any changes occur. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Page at (970) 385-6560 or e-mail him at ppage@uc.usbr.gov.
New Mexico Trout is seeking volunteers for some summer projects in their homewaters; the streams of the Jemez Mountains. These projects are all related to improving fish habitat, and are also located near good fishing. Pick a date, pack your fishing gear, and give back to our resources. Below is a list of projects, dates, and contacts. For more information contact Amanda Webb (505) 829-3535 of the Jemez Ranger District.
>June 21-22nd, 2008: Mushroom Basin Fencing Project.
Contact: Derek Padilla, USFS (505-829-3535)
>July 12-13th, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>July 26th, 2008: 18th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day at the Seven Springs Fish Hatchery.
Contact: Kimberly DeVall USFS (505-829-3535)
>August 2-3rd, 2008: Rio de las Vacas stream restoration and exclosure project.
Contact: Julie Walker, NMENV (505-476-3069)
>September 27th, 2008: Oat Canyon Erosion Control and Stabilization.
Contact: Jo Wargo USFS (505-829-3535)
Cloudveil, makers of Gore-Tex waders and other fine angling apparel, is asking all anglers to “Take the Pledge”. Invasive species are impacting fisheries and recreational opportunities around the world. Anglers are inadvertently spreading invaders to new waters because they fail to properly clean their equipment. Don’t be part of the problem. Take these simple actions: Inspect your wading AND fishing gear for plants or dirt and remove, clean your gear with fresh water, dry your gear between outings. We encourage responsible wading. Support the clean angling pledge. For more information on invasive species, go to www.cleanangling.com.
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