This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers.  Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.

Conchas Lake
Fishing was a bit tough this past week but some anglers found walleye, white bass and smallmouth bass on the north side of the lake.  Walleye fishing was good for a few anglers who trolled crank baits between Jose Maris and Big Island.  There were also a few white bass taken in the same area.  Fishing for smallmouth was best for anglers using tubes, lizards, senkos and crank baits in 5-to-14 feet of water.  We had no reports on other species.

Ute Lake
Fishing for white bass was good for anglers working the creeks 10-to-20 feet of water with assorted crank baits.  Anglers fishing for white bass also reported catching several crappie.  Fishing for largemouth bass was good for anglers fishing secondary points and to the backs of coves and using senkos, crank baits, spinner baits, jigs and live baits.  Fishing for catfish was good for anglers fishing shallow in the creeks and using stink baits.   Fishing for walleye was a bit slow during the daytime hours but good at night for anglers using live bait.  Water surface temps ranged from 51-to-56 degrees with the warmer temps found up the creek arms.

Catches of the week
Ute Lake: On April 6, Billy Joe Burns of Clovis caught a 4.37 pound largemouth bass.  He was using live bait.
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 fishforfun2@hotmail.com.  We may include your story in our next report.  For catches of the week include name, date, location, type of fish, length and bait used.

This report was complied by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.