SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With freezing overnight temperatures, potentially dangerous ice is starting to form on some New Mexico lakes. As a result, the New Mexico State Parks Division has closed Eagle ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Ice fishing is now allowed at Eagle Nest Lake and Fenton Lake State Parks in New Mexico. Those who want to participate can walk-in and fish as they please. Motorized vehicles are ...

New Mexico announced that two lakes, Eagle Nest Lake and Fenton Lake, are closed to ice fishing and boating. The closure decision was made due to unsafe water conditions.Ice is beginning to form, but ...

Winter like temperatures have not stopped fishing activities at lakes and streams across New Mexico this week as anglers reported fish still biting. In eastern New Mexico, fishing for trout was very ...

Brian Hasenauer caught five rainbow trout ranging in size from 12 to 16 inches using PowerBait and worms on Feb. 5, 2025 the last day Fenton Lake was open for ice fishing. Information and photo ...

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 ...

Christopher Herrera caught four trout using a Rapala brook trout lure after the drop-off and before the ice on Feb. 19, 2025 at Fenton Lake. “Fish were attacking!” he said. Information and photo ...

It’s time to (ice) fish. The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) announced on Friday that walk-in ice fishing is currently allowed at Eagle Nest Lake ...