Jicarilla Fishing Blog
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.
16 April 2020
It's with much sadness that the Fisheries Crew must announce the postponement of our May 2nd Fishing Derby. Due to the ongoing public health concerns we will be postponing the 14th Annual Derby until further notice. Please check back as we will keep updating the blog as new information becomes available.
J.
07 April 2020
Folks,
No new updates as the situation here is the same. I will continue to update as we get new information.
Stay healthly out there,
J.
25 March 2020
Folks,
Just a quick update to inform you all that the situation has not changed and the closure remains in place. I have been getting lots of calls from anglers but would encourage you all if you need/want to chat with the Fish Crew to use e-mail. Either the contact us format on the website or at jicarillafishqs@gmail.com. We are mostly working from home so do not have access to voicemail, but do have access to e-mail.
Take care,
J.
CLOSURE
On March 18th, 2020 the President of the Jicarilla Nation has instituted a reservation wide recreational CLOSURE.
!!!Effective Immediately all Lakes, Rivers and associated camping areas are CLOSED until further notice!!!
The Fish Crew will keep the blog updated as new information becomes available.
J.
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.