Fluctuating water levels and warm summer temperatures have not deterred anglers from hooking their favorite fishing species at lakes and streams across the state as August fades into September with fall and cooler temperatures on the horizon.
In eastern New Mexico at Santa Rosa Lake State Park, fishing for largemouth bass was good using Pour House curly tail baits.
Near Carlsbad at Bataan Lake, fishing for catfish was good when using nightcrawlers and fair for largemouth bass using shallow-diving crankbaits.
In southern New Mexico at Young Park Pond, fishing for catfish was slow to fair when using live bait.
West of Silver City at Bill Evans Lake, fishing for bass was slow when using Creme pre-rigged scoundrel worms.
In northern New Mexico at Clayton Lake, fishing for catfish was slow when using shrimp.
Along the Pecos River, fishing for trout was slow using PowerBait.
Fishing for white bass and catfish was good using live bait and worms at Cochiti Lake.
At Seven Springs Kids Pond, fishing for trout was fair to good when using Rainbow PowerBait.
In Albuquerque at Tingley Beach, fishing for bass was slow to fair when using night poppers.
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available at the time of publication.
