Jicarilla Fishing Blog

September 12th 2023

Folks,

It is Gojiiya Week which is a large seasonal celebration and ceremony here on the Nation. One should expect high traffic on J-8 and at most recreational lakes starting today and finishing up on Sunday. Our office as well as most other departments will be closed starting today and will reopen Monday the 18th.

Finally raining here which is good, If you don't need to drive off the pavement please protect the roads when possible. The Nation is still under a recreational fire ban, but you can use propane to cook at the lakes.

Fall finally feels real today Hopefully it leads to another excellent winter.

The Fish Crew will be on light staff until the 25th of September. Please call the office if you need quick information.

Be safe and enjoy the changing season!

September 7th, 2023

Folks,

It has been hot and dry, with some fires to the north of us bringing in some unwanted smoke. Water temperatures are still pretty hot, but nights are starting to cool slightly. Hunting season has started which makes it feel like fall, even if the temperatures still feel like summer.

Send your reports and enjoy the fall!

August 10th, 2023

Folks!

Boy is it been hot and smokey. We are surrounded by wildlifes in Colorado and New Mexico. It has been very dry with no monsoon what so ever. Few anglers have been out and about but the couple we have chatted with have mentioned good catifishing and slow trout fishing, which is the exact blueprint summer.

We are still under a fire ban so no campfires on the Nation are allowed. Please be extra careful out there wherever you may wander to.

July 26th, 2023

Folks,

One report came in from one of the Fish Crew's favorite fishing families mentioning great fishing at Mundo with a few trout in the 16-18" range as well as many more smaller fish being caught. Also one lucky guy caught a estimated 42" 15 pound tiger musky. Rememeber tiger muskies are catch and release only, if you are not sure about how to properly handle these gentle giants please find a mentor or use youtube to get educated before targeting them.

Water temperatures and air temperatures are very high, if you can limit catch and release fishing for trout during these times that is best. Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated out there!.

No monsoon yet, but maybe this week?

July 13th, 2023

Folks,

It is very hot and sunny. Not the best trout fishing weather in my opinion but a great time to catch some channel cats and bluegill for summer fish tacos.

Due to the hot dry and windy red flag type weather we have been getting the Nations forestry folks have issued a fire ban throughout the Nation until further notice. NO CAMP FIRES.

This weekend is the Little Beaver Celebration, and it is expected to be very very busy all over and around Dulce, the Lakes, and the River. If you don't want to see everyone and their cousins aunties grandmas you may want to stay home this weekend.

Enjoy your weekend regardless of what kind of fishing you find yourself up to.

July 2nd, 2023

Folks,

One fishing report was recieved this week and it indicated what anyone who watches the weather may have guessed, that we are transistioning into summer warm water fishing season. The report indicated 14-18" trout but all fish were holding very deep and the angler indicated he though trout fishing had slowed. Aquatic vegitation is also beginning to show up in the lakes as is normal for this time of year. It was a great and much longer than usual spring season but now we are moving on into the summer of 2023.

Please consider not engaging in catch and release trout angling in these warm summer time temperatures and instead enjoying warm water species like bluegill, bass and catfish and Mundo.

Happy Fourth of July!

Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day Folks!

Lots of folks have been out fishing but very few reports have been submitted.

One report from a local angler indicated very fast, fat, and sporty 14-16" fish being caught in Stone Lake, with one that broke him off most likely being much larger.

Another report indacated fish being deeper than expected at Mundo, but shore anglers are still producing 12-18" rainbows consistently. Similar note from Embom was recieved with one fish being caught that broke 20".

If you enjoy the blog please consider submitting reports and/or pictures from your recent fishing trip to the Jicarilla to be show cased in the blog.

Enjoy the weekend.

May 31st, 2023

Folks,

Sounds like from the one report I have received fishing is really good, but with good fishing comes more anglers at the lakes. 10 to 20 fish an hour in the 14-19" range. Please remember once you retain a fish in your bag/stringer/livewell basket/etc. you can not return them or exchange them for another fish. Once a bag is retained you are done fishing for the day.

Just a friendly reminder for those who are curious the Jicarilla Apache Nation DOES NOT participate in the state's free fishing day. Anglers are always required to purchase a valid Jicarilla Fishing Permit before engaging in fishing in the Nation.

May 25th, 2023

Folks,

You all are making this a season to remember, fishing permit sales are booming! Water clarity at all lakes is in fluctuation due to many monsoon-esque rain storms we have had, visability is best at Mundo with Embom and Stone having less. Fishing has been great with many nice fish being landed at Mundo this week. Some anglers have mentioned peaks and valleys with action, which with large storms moving about is to be expected.

The Fish Crew has installed buoys at all three recreational fishing lakes: DO NOT DISTURB THEM. If you snag one cut your line.

If you would like to report a crime or an emergency on our lakes please call Jicarilla Police Dispatch at (575) 759-3222. This could include suspected Game & Fish proclamation violations. Reporting poachers is the right thing to do.

Our office will be closed on Monday the 29th for Memorial Day. The 155th observance of this day honors those who have lost their lives serving in the United States Armed Services.

Enjoy!

May 11th, 2023

Folks,

Fishing must be hot because we have seen more anglers than usual. Reports are ranging from 16-20" and at the rate we are selling permits they must be landing quite a few, and telling their friends. Fishing seems to be better later in the day.

It would be awesome if some of you interpreted anglers could send in some pictures, I'll make ya famous by putting them in upcoming blogs!

I would like to remind everyone to read and understand the fishing proclamation before engaging in fishing here on the reservation. Law enforcement is out and they love enforcing the rules. Deny them the pleasure of writing you a ticket by being a law-abiding and informed fisherman!