N.M. Admin. Code § 19.31.4.15 - CLOSED WATERS

A. Waters closed to fishing:

(1) In Catron county: Big Dry creek from Golden link cabin upstream through its headwaters.

(2) In Catron county: Little creek from the "barrier" upstream through all tributaries.

(3) In Catron county: Spruce creek.

(4) In Catron and Sierra counties: Main Diamond creek above the point of confluence with south Diamond creek.

(5) In Catron and Sierra counties: South Diamond creek drainage.

(6) In Colfax county: a posted area lying within 300 feet of Eagle Nest dam, which is closed to entry.

(7) In Colfax county: a posted area of Stubblefield and Laguna Madre lakes lying within 150 feet of the outlet structures.

(8) In Grant county: east fork of Mogollon creek upstream of Trail canyon including Woodrow canyon.

(9) In Grant county: Sheep Corral creek.

(10) In Lincoln county: posted areas of Alto reservoir and Bonito lake near the outlets.

(11) In Catron county: All tributaries of the West fork of the Gila river above waterfalls between FS Trail No. 151 crossing of the West fork of the Gila river near White creek cabin and FS Trail No. 151 crossing of the West fork of the Gila river near Liley canyon. Mainstem of the West fork of the Gila river will be open to fishing.

(12) In Catron county: Iron creek in the Gila wilderness upstream of the constructed waterfall barrier located in T12SR17WSec16NE.

B. Taking fish from hatchery waters: It is unlawful to take or attempt to take fish from the waters of any fish hatchery or rearing ponds owned and operated by state or federal agencies. During open season, however, angling for trout shall be permitted in the Glenwood pond at the Glenwood state fish hatchery, Red River hatchery pond at the Red River state fish hatchery, Brood pond at Seven Springs state fish hatchery, and Laguna del Campo at Los Ojos state fish hatchery, and settling ponds at Rock Lake state fish hatchery. Additionally, the director may expressly authorize other limited fishing at the state's fish hatcheries based on management needs.

C. Taking fish from or through the ice: Fish may be taken from or through the ice except it is unlawful to take fish from or through the ice on the following waters: Santa Cruz lake, Monastery lake, Bonito lake, and Springer lake.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 19.31.4.15

Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 21, November 9, 2021, eff. 4/1/2022