Jicarilla Fishing Blog
12 December 2019
Holiday Time!
Rain last week set our ice sheets back significantly. Currently, the ice sheet at Mundo is not fully connected to shore and is soft. Embom was soft and approximately 3 inches.
The winter holiday season will see light staff around the office. We will be closed the following days.
Closed the afternoon of 24th December (1-5pm)
Closed on the 25-27th of December
Closed the afternoon of 31st of December (1-5pm)
Closed on the 1st-3rd on January
The Fish Crew will be taking much deserved holidays starting the 16th and will return to full duties on the 6th of January. We will have intermittent access to e-mail. Ice updates will be posted to the blog when new information is received.
Merry Christmas,
J.
05 December 2019
Folks,
Just a quick update.
Mundo is fully covered in sheet ice, but is not safe for on ice travel.
Embom has 3" of soft ice, but is not safe for on ice travel.
If current trends continue it seems a Christmas ice season is possible. Obviously my crystal ball on the weather is very cloudy.
Roads are very muddy, and snow packed in some areas.
The Fish Crew will keep you updated as the conditions develop,
J.
26 November 2019
Folks,
It is full-blown winter this morning, and according to the weatherman, more winter is on its way. Roads are going to be a mix of snow packed on top of mud and mud, ice and snow on all paved roads with high winds and blowing snow.
Yesterday Mundo had sheet ice around the edges of most of the lake while Embom was 85% covered in sheet ice. No ice fishing yet, but if this weather holds it might only be a few weeks away.
The Department will be closed for the Turkey Day holiday 1/2 day the 27th full day 28th and 29th.
I will update the blog on our return Monday the 2nd of December.
Enjoy the holiday!
J.
21 November 2019
Folks,
Only one report was submitted this week. Two fishermen at Mundo caught 55 fish in 4 hours between 12-16" on wooly buggers and hares ears.
On a side note, it rained all day yesterday and snowed most of the morning today. All roads will be very muddy and access will be difficult. Stay off of dirt roads if possible. The weatherman says more moisture is due throughout the day today.
Be careful out there,
J.
13 November 2019
Folks,
No reports have been submitted but the Fisheries Crew has talked to a few fishermen. Most were reporting 30 fish days with minimal effort, the southeast corner of Mundo was mentioned as fishing well. Also, some anglers noted fishing being slower per hour at Embom but bigger fish on average. All lures, bait, and flies seemed to be working equally well among the anglers we spoke with.
It is almost the holidays, and that means winter. I'd go fishing sooner rather than later.
J.
11 November 2019
Just an FYI all docks at Mundo have been put up for the winter. Shore/boat fishing is still open and sounds like folks are doing very well.
J.
06 November 2019
Folks,
Fishing reports indicate 20-80+ fish days at Mundo with bait, castmasters, spinners and flies of all sorts, fish reported this week range in size from 14-24". No reports from Embom or Stone have been submitted. The fish crew conducted its fall Stone Lake survey and as anticipated Rainbow Trout approximately 16" average were fat and healthy.
As usual this time of year sees higher angler traffic, and quite a few fishing proclamation infractions have been noted. Please read the fishing proclamation before going fishing, you can download the .pdf to your phone for quick reference. It also seems quite a few issues arise from "rumors" going around. All proclamation rules are in effect and have not changed, regardless of what rumors your fishing buddy heard. By signing your permit you are legally saying you have read and understand the rules.
J.
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween Fish Fans,
Received one report from Mundo Lake a group of four or five each caught their limits from shore on assorted powerbaits. Fish averaged 14-16". Have heard vague rumors of larger fish coming out of Embom, but, a fisherman told us, and you know what they say about those guys and gals... I would give Embom a fair chance before the freeze, especially if it is windy at Mundo...
The Fish Crew has been busy with a river restoration project and is not in the office but sporadically during the days. If you have fishing questions please leave a voicemail or e-mail and we will return them as soon as we can (usually early in the morning or later in the evening before closing time).
Most of you are probably a little past the trick or treat ages so you should have plenty of time to go fishing!
J.
23 October 2019
Folks,
A couple of fishing reports were submitted both indicated 50 plus fish days on everything from damselfly patterns to streamers and assorted buggers. Fish reported as between 12-20 inches. Anglers reported excellent fishing at both Mundo and Embom lakes. I have only received reports from catch and release fly fishermen.
It has been downright subarctic in the morning with nighttime temperatures in the single digits to low double digits. So pack accordingly if you plan to show up early or stay late. We are under moderate to high fire risk so if you have a campfire please be extremely careful, it is very dry.
This year has been a weather rollercoaster so what happens next is anyone's guess.
J.
16 October 2019
Folks,
I guess a little internet poking caused a stir, and a fisherman submitted a report. Two anglers reported 100 plus fish day (8hrs of fishing) from Mundo between 14-18" on an assortment of flies including bunny leeches and size 14 nymphs. I don't own a fly shop, so I'm not in the business of selling flies... You don't need fancy things with silly names. If you own a fly shop you probably are cursing me, but a well-presented simple fly will always produce better than a poorly presented fad. This is good news for those who tie flies, as you don't need to learn those new step intensive flies to catch fish. This isn't the Henry's Fork. Focus on technique not fly patterns.
Get out and enjoy the season before it is over.
J.