Snow Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. 4/2/2021 - ongoing. The Boat ramp at South Monticello remains closed due to low water levels. Conchas Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. The Lea Lake North Day Use Area is closed due to Lea Lake overflow causing flooding. Access to the Rio Chama River can be gained at the North El Vado Day Use Area. It also accounts for end-of-year releases of San Juan-Chama contract water in Heron Reservoir. Please note that winter minimum flows can be around 50 cfs, which is not a boatable flow. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Parks webpage or call 575-588-7247. Lake conditions will be monitored and stocking will resume once conditions improve. 10/31/2022 - 3/30/2023, Blackjack Campground is closed until further notice, Posting Dates: The following Rio Grande Compact (Compact) provisions exist on storage of native Rio Grande Basin water: Under Article VII of the Compact, no storage can occur in reservoirs constructed after 1929 upstream of Elephant Butte Reservoir, including El Vado Reservoir, when total useable Rio Grande Project water in storage at Elephant Butte and Caballo reservoirs is less than 400,000 acre-feet. Useable water is defined in the Rio Grande Compact. endstream endobj 2376 0 obj <>stream The ranch lies approximately a mile below the El Vado Lake dam. From El Vado Dam the Chama River continues flowing south, entering Chama Canyon and Santa Fe National . Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Monday morning was not measured due to ice. Los Pinos River: We had no reports from anglers this week. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 10/17/2022 - 3/9/2023, Monday, October 17, 2022, continue established winter closure of CFS # 2. NOTE: You may need to refresh the page if your internet browser has stored older content. Young Pond: Fishing for trout was good when using Pistol Pete spinner flies, Velveeta cheese, canned corn, salmon-peach PowerBait and blue-and-silver, midge-pattern flies. Visitors are encouraged to know before they go by checking the New Mexico State Parks section of the EMNRD website as seasonal changes vary by park. If you have a catch of the week story or just want to tell us about your latest New Mexico fishing experience, send it to us at funfishingnm@gmail.com. First aid kit adequate for the size of the group and sufficient for treating serious injuries. Park Elevation 7,209 ft. Activities. 4/15/2021 - ongoing, Posting Dates: El Vado Dam, New Mexico [show on map] El Vado Dam, which holds back El Vado Lake, is unusual as it uses steel plates to reduce seepage across the 175-foot long face of the dam. A new outlet works was built by Reclamation in 1965-1966 to accommodate the additional water from the San Juan-Chama Project. We may include your story in our next report. Water data back to 1914 are available online. The above table gives a synopsis of scheduled-release information for flow sites currently listed by Dreamflows. In general, water is stored during the spring run off for release later in the year when flows are lower. Posting Dates: For updated lake conditions, visit the parks webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594. Lake Van: We had no reports from anglers this week. About Lake to lake access is easy at El Vado Lake State Park, set beneath the picturesque mountains of northern New Mexico. Barry Weinstock BLM Park Ranger Up the Creek Shuttle (Prices below are provided as a guide and may not be actual. 1/2/2023 - 4/1/2023. To view a hydropower generation schedule, select a power plant and date from the dropdowns. An official website of the United States government. BLM - Taos Field Office 1024 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos NM 87571, Up the Creek Shuttle PO Box 6 Tierra Amarilla NM 87575, BLM Taos Field Office 226 Cruz Alta Rd. 4/16/2021 - ongoing. Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times to avoid harassment of wildlife or other river users. Sunday through Thursday launches are termed 'Weekday'. It is currently undergoing an extensive repair program to improve dam safety and reduce water losses by the US Bureau of Reclamation. Cliff banks with larger boulders in direct sunlight will be great areas to pitch a 1/2-ounce jig as the crayfish begin to emerge. Built in 1935, the dam is one of the only steel faceplated dams in the country. Use the following if you givefish,game meat,orparts of game animalsto an individual:Possession Certificate. 12/26/2022 - ongoing. During the Release season water releases are at the whim of irrigation demand. ECO Safe, River Bank Toilet, Coleman, Jon-ny Partner, Cleanwaste's GO Anywhere Toilet Kit or Restop 2 are some examples. A new outlet works was built by Reclamation in 1965-1966 to accommodate the additional water from the San Juan-Chama Project. 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023. We will update the webpage as conditions change. The Park is open 24 hours and is a fee area. Downstream from the Chavez Canyon access, nine miles of additional class II-III rapids flows along Forest Road 151 to Big Eddy access. For small rafts, minimum recommended flows are 300 to 400 cfs. L\ "Thr9MXiy!AAAA`hhh@{00o Qp$00z3fr`*ecjeZ EygJ0AH3Qc`1| %*k c The following campgrounds and primitive camping areas are closed for the season: Brushy Point, Island View, Salmon Run, Ponderosa, Little Oso, and Rincon. Access at El Vado lake and near Ghost Ranch. 10/27/2022 - 5/1/2023. Recreation at El Vado Reservoir is managed by the New Mexico Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. Water service to Willow and Blanco campgrounds has been temporarily closed due to an issue with the water system. The dam embankment is of rolled gravel fill with a steel membrane on the upstream face. The lottery application window for Friday and Saturday launches is open from December 1 to January 31. Please call for more information about ELF trips. Statewide current streamflows. Manzano Mountains State Park is closed for the winter season December 1st, 2022 through March 31st, 2023, however, the actual opening date will depend on weather and road conditions. Sumner Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Posting Dates: If monitoring indicates that the impacts of dogs on the corridor continues to increase, to include harassment of wildlife or the public, the number of dogs per trip will restricted or dogs will be excluded all together in the future. Near steady temperature in the mid 20s. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking/backpacking, wildlife viewing. 10/12/2022 - 3/31/2023, Soda Pocket Campground closed for winter season, Posting Dates: No advance reservation is required for a launch after September 15 and before April 15 you simply show up at the launch site, fill out a self permit envelope, pay the fees, and go. San Gregorio Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Morphy Lake State park is closed for the season. Recent Weekly Fishing Reports: The Dam Day Use Area is closed due to the ongoing construction. Possible entries are for the following California flow sites (listed . If you are in a canoe or kayak, you can have a good run from El Vado to Chavez Canyon at flows as low as 200 cfs or to Big Eddy, at flows of 300 cfs. All launches on the 22 mile wilderness segment of the Rio Chama between these dates must have an advance permit. Taos NM 87571. Below El Vado Dam sits a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-regulated hydroelectric plant that is owned and operated by Los Alamos County. Caballo Lake: Fishing for catfish was good when using cut carp bait. El Vado Lake: Closed due to dam construction project. Anglers should expect road and lake closures during construction. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiu upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiu Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of two trout only. Posting Dates: Car camping is popular on the lower 8 miles, and float boaters enjoy two or three day trips on Class II rapids on the entire 31-mile segment (advance permits required), or half-day trips on the lower segment (no advance permits required). There are additional permit stipulations updates. Navajo Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. [9] NOTE: There will be fewer reports available during the cooler seasons when fishing slows. During the Natural season water is releaased from El Vado dam 7 days a week, beginning in April and usually through the third week of June. Cold. The 92-year-old, 230ft (70m) high dam is one of the only steel faceplated dams in the country. Permits for all other days are available on Recreation.gov first-come, first-served beginning April 1, at 8 AM.. Please read the Cancellation Policy. 0 Solid human waste must be carried out in a washable/reusable dump station compatible container. We have spent many years studying and closely monitoring El Vado Dam, as safety is our top priority, said Albuquerque Area Manager Jennifer Faler. Storage of large volumes of SJC water may take place for extended periods of time. Solid human waste must be carried out in a washable re-usable container, or for very small groups an approved bag system. The Rio Chama is 120 miles long, making it the third largest tributary of the Rio Grande. Please call for additional information (505)344-7240. This wilderness section contains Class II-III rapids. Permit holder must be 18 years old, and individuals may obtain one permit for each season.The Rio Chama has two permit seasons:, The Early Season (April 15 to July 15) weekday flows typically reflect upstream reservoir inflow and weekends are augmented with water being delivered downstream., The Release Season (July 16 to Sept. 15) weekday flows are at minimal levels and weekend flows are augmented.. The dam embankment is of rolled gravel fill with a steel membrane on the upstream face. For catches of the week, include name, age, hometown, date, location, type of fish, length and weight if possible, and bait, lure or fly used. Best stretch: El Vado spring thru fall, Abiquiu fall thru early spring, La Puente Late June- August. The Rio Chama launch calendar is split into two 'seasons': Early Season and Release Season. The district is responsible for 15% of costs and the U.S. for 85%. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park's webpage or call 575-588-7247. Reclamation operates El Vado Dam under agreement with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD). Drought Intensity: D0 - Abnormally Dry. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Coyote Creek: We had no reports from anglers this week. The second phase of construction, which includes replacement of the spillway and bridge next to the dam, is scheduled to begin in 2024. Santa Cruz Reservoir: Gates are open Thursday-Sunday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Shuree Ponds: Closed to fishing until July. The total maximum storage of El Vado Reservoir is about 180,000 acre-feet that is used to store native Rio Grande water for MRGCD and for the six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos, and, by agreement only, San Juan-Chama (SJC) contractors water for MRGCD and other SJC contractors. HVKo1a6"_TUfCZ< 8T(DxR1pf37_nvpv6:f7.|+)dEA6uh?B' IhE. Please stay clear of all construction areas. McGaffey Lake: Stocking efforts have been suspended due to extremely low water levels and unstable ground conditions. Morphy Lake: Closed to boating and fishing until March. Eagle Rock Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. While not a storage right for these pueblos, this water can be released if native flows are insufficient to meet irrigation demand for prior and paramount lands. We expect stream flows in the basin to remain below average.. The reservoir has a total capacity of 196,500 acre-feet. The BLM Taos Field Office and Santa Fe National Forest have determined that beginning the 2023 Release Season (16 Jul - 15 Sep) the BLM will be assigning campsites to Thursday, Friday and Saturday launches. Boating conditions are described as poor. Lakeview campground will be closed November 17th and will reopen on March 15th. Citation: Study assesses impacts of water flow management through El Vado Dam (2019, June 4 . Recreation.gov is your gateway to explore America's outdoor Canjilon Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. 11/14/2022 - ongoing. The schedules are updated daily. During the repairs and construction, El Vado will not be able to retain any Rio Grande water. Please review BLM's recommended river safety tips. Official websites use .gov Please self-register at the put-in. The dam is 230 feet high and has a crest length of 1,326 feet. Rio Chama near La Puente. Lagunitas Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. Corona Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week. River toilets that meet requirements are available at river equipment outlets. Allow for campsites to be temporarily closed for protection of ground cover vegetation, riparian conditions, resource damage and the enhance impact monitoring., Flows are not guaranteed but are generally augmented Friday through Sunday during the release season dependant on water storage and downstream user needs. No advance reservation or fees are required for private day trips launching from Chavez Canyon, just below the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Weekday (Sunday-Thursday) and unclaimed weekend launches will become available for reservation on Recreation.gov starting April 1. Glenwood Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week. A study determined that El Vado Dam needed to be modified and repaired to reduce. Monitoring location 08285500 is associated with a STREAM in RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. Liquid (kitchen) waste should be strained into the river. Costilla Creek: The Valle Vidal is closed to fishing until July. 7/27/2021 - ongoing. Coldwater (pg 12)| Warmwater (pg 22). Restrooms and drinking water are located at El Vado Ranch. Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Monday morning was 44 cfs. El Vado Dam, located on the Rio Chama about 160 miles north of Albuquerque, was built by the conservancy district in 1934-1935 and was rehabilitated by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1954-1955. Posting Dates: $100 from El Vado Ranch to Big Eddy Abiquiu Lake most likely will be the backup, Pegram told theAlbuquerque Journal. BLM staff at El Vado will check permits and required equipment as outlined on Recreation.gov. Recommendations Several members suggested that a "pre-human Middle Rio Grande" model run (with Colorado Reclamation contracts with New Mexico State Parks to manage recreational opportunities at El Vado Reservoir. Reduce crowding at the launch site by ensuring each Thursday through Saturday launch has a campsite within or before the wilderness section, even if you launch later in the day.. Trees Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Posting Dates: 1/10/2023 - 4/1/2023 . The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. . Lake levelsfor the latest water storage reports forNew Mexico reservoirs (USDA website). The water levels vary by time of year. Bosque Redondo Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Storrie Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Now, in partnership with the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, we are prepared to restore the dams ability to safely store much needed irrigation water for the Middle Rio Grande Valley.. Dog feces must be carried out. Provide the ability to enjoy the river, hike or lunch knowing the permit holder has a confirmed campsite on the first night. The lake is closed due to unsafe ice conditions. hb```6 AX\(9@x9;e|yq&p|" K71\n. N ew Mexico Game and Fish. Posting Dates: . The river passes through designated wilderness on the upper stretches; the lower section is lightly developed and very scenic. Geotechnical specialty engineering and construction contractor, Nicholson Construction, is to perform several techniques as part of a project to rehabilitate El Vado dam in New Mexico, US. The Departments new Fishing Conditions and Trip Planner was created using data from the 2016 to 2019 Weekly Fishing Reports to develop graphs depicting fishing conditions for several species and waterbodies throughout the year.