Jicarilla Fishing Blog
February 23rd, 2026
Folks,
A quick update. The weather has been a wild mix of bad the last little while. The drought is by no means loosening its grip. There hasn't been much to report at all, no reports have been submitted...
No ice at Stone or Mundo except depending on nighttime temperatures there is light sheet ice in the mornings. Sometimes covering large portions and especially the edges. Water temps are still low, so fishing is probably very slow, but you don't know if you don't go.
If you were wanting to catch a nice fish at Stone I would consider early spring your only opportunity in the foreseeable future. Water is quite low so it will be an effort but could be worth it depending on your personal proclivities.
This winter is tied with 2002 for the worst on record. A few more snow storms wouldn't hurt my feelings.
J.
January 29, 2026
Folks,
I don't have good news if you are interested in ice fishing:
Less than one inch at all lakes with open water still showing up at Mundo and Stone during the heat of the day.
The better half of the Fish Crew (not me) got to witness a giant pressure ridge break across the lake today, which is quite a humbling experience if you've never had the fright.
I don't have good news if you are interested in fishing in surrounding waters:
For our anglers that fish the San Juan below Navajo Dam please use extreme caution as that area has been found positive for New Zealand Mudsnails, which are an aquatic invasive species. Decontamination is needed to ensure you don't transmit these to other waters you may love.
J.
January 21, 2026
Folks,
Not much to update. About 0.25" of ice covering less than half the lake first thing in the mornings and covering much much less by lunch time. Not quite open enough for shore fishing in most locations.
It is not looking like ice season will be here any time soon. I've included a photo for all the critical ice experts in the audience. These extreme temperatures and drought are pretty crazy, probably going to be one heck of a wildfire fire season.
J.
January 12th, 2026
Folks,
Just two quick updates:
-No Ice lasting through the afternoon at Mundo, the edges can be iced in the mornings.
-No reports submitted.
Have a great week,
J.
January 6th, 2026
Happy New Year Folks!
Looks like a pretty drought riddled 2026, if winter doesn't show up soon...
A few reports came in over the holidays. Excellent fishing per usual. 14-24" fish with consistency. Photos care off Mr. and Mrs. Q from Christmas day.
J.
December 27th, 2025
Folks,
Just a quick update:
No Ice sheets have formed as of yet. No reports have been submitted. The water is very cold and I would suspect things are sluggish.
Hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday season.
J.
December 15th, 2025
Folks,
Many permits were sold but only one report was submitted.
Lots of fish caught all day long fourteen to seventeen inches long with one monster that taped twenty five inches.
It is almost Christmas, no real ice yet. Just around the edges in the morning.
J.
December 8th, 2025
Folks,
Quick updates:
It isn't ice fishing season yet, in fact it appears we are a ways away from it. Mundo has a couple of feet of ice around the edges every morning but it is gone by lunch. I know that is a bummer for the hard water enthusiasts, but those who don't mind cold hands there is still open water fishing to be had. For how much longer is a great question, if I had to guess Mundo will have full ice coverage by Christmas.
One report was submitted from Mundo with ten fish in the 20 inch range and two fish in the 23 to 25 inch range all on a size 14 Poacher. Fishing fairly shallow was the ticket.
A big shout out to Dave K. with New Mexico Trout for coming up to Dulce this weekend and volunteering to teach an introductory fly tying class here at our office. The eleven participants from the community had a lot of fun
.
November 20th, 2025
Quick Updates:
The Department will be closed November 26th thru 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Do not expect a fishing report next week, as the weaker half of the Fish Crew will be on vacation (that's the half who does these blog entries).
One fishing report that indicated white streamers in five to six feet of water resulted in 2.5 fish per hour. Mr. Jeffery was out on Tuesday and managed a 16 or 17" fish in three or so minutes. He didn't submit a report, the Fish Crew witnessed it.
Winter(ish) weather descended on us this week and currently it is raining and quite dreary outside. We need it! If it keeps up precipitation until March or May you won't hear any complaints from me. If this weather keeps up we are very hopeful to have Enbom Lake back online this spring.
Happy Turkey Day!
J.
November 12th, 2025
Folks,
One report from dozens of anglers out and about. Mr. Kurt reported fourteen fish 14 inches to 22.5 inches from his weekend of fishing. He mentioned zebra midges and mohair leeches.
J.