Oct. 17—The New Mexico Environment Department has issued health advisories and a health warning for eight of the state's lakes because of harmful algal blooms. Harmful algal blooms happen when there ...

Harmful algae blooms occur when certain algae overgrow in water, posing a potential health risk to people and animals. They can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and resemble scum or floating ...

Tony Lujan caught a 20-inch Gila trout using a white tail spinner bait on June 8, 2025 at Lake Roberts near Silver City. Information and photos provided by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Good ...

Mariah Mae caught two catfish using liver and nightcrawlers on Aug. 19, 2025 at Greene Acres Lake. Information and photos provided by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish As the calendar changes ...

Trout fishing remains good at lakes and streams as temperatures warm up for the weekend. In Lincoln County, trout were being caught with flies, lures and worms at Bonito Lake. At Corona Pond, fishing ...

From kids’ first catches to 28-inch catfish, see this week’s top New Mexico fishing action, hot spots and Game & Fish updates.

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Don’t drink untreated surface water. Avoid swimming in algal blooms. Rinse fish with clean water prior to cooking thoroughly and eat only the fillet portion, not the organs where toxins can accumulate ...

Jeremy Pitts caught a 37-inch tiger muskie using a jointed minnow lure on Sept. 20, 2025 at Bluewater Lake. Information and photo provided by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Fall has officially ...