Jicarilla Fishing Blog
2020 Closure Announced
Please see the attached Executive Order:
As always The Fisheries Crew is available via e-mail jicarillafishqs@gmail.com for questions.
Hope all is well with you and yours,
J.
Checking In
Folks,
Sorry for the long absence, but the Fish Crew has been doing a little fishing of their own.
There are no updates or changes to the current closure.
We will keep you up to date as soon as new information becomes available.
J.
25 June 2020
We have been getting quite a few Non-Tribal anglers showing up and attempting to fish. Which is sort of curious since none of these anglers had a fishing permit as we are not selling them due to the closure. Fishing without a permit is a serious offense as is violating the closure both carry 500.00 dollar fines and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Respecting the closure will increase the likelihood of an earlier opening.
Please spread the word, there are way too many rumors circling the fishing community in places like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, and beyond...
Stay safe out there folks,
J.
22 June 2020
Folks,
It is hot, dry, and windy still. Smoke from multiple nearby fires is settling in the area overnight, and making my allergies ten times worse. So I've got that going for me. One slight positive to the weather I guess, is that hot, dry and windy never make for good fishing, so we are not missing out as much as we feel like we are given the circumstances.
We remain closed to non-tribal member anglers and recreation.
Hope all is well, and stay safe out there,
J.
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.