May
5
Fri
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Eagle Nest Lake
May 5 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the students of Eagle Next Elementary School,  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Eagle Nest Lake.

Norther New Mexico Community College Fishing @ Santa Cruz Lake
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will work with students from the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Northern New Mexico Community College, fishing on May 5 at Santa Cruz Lake.

May
6
Sat
Albuquerque Cub Scout Pack #12 Fishing Day @ Tingley Beach
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will fish with 15 members of Cub Scout Pack No. 12 on May 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tingley Beach.

Grant County Mini Expo (Mimbres) @ Bear Canyon Lake
May 6 @ 10:00 am – May 7 @ 4:00 pm

This activity will be used to allow members of the public, both young and old, to be introduced to archery and archery hunting. This station will be one of several stations utilized during a mini expo for the Grant County area in hopes that the local community can see a different side of the conservation officer. All are welcome to attend.

No registration is required.

Grant County Outdoor Show @ Bear Canyon Lake
May 6 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Event provided by NMDGF conservation officers in the Silver City District to introduce various outdoor activities to the public. Pellet gun basic shooting skills, basic archery skills, OHV simulator (stationary ATV used to teach folks how to ride an ATV safely), poach coach with big game cases from the past, how to live with critters and education on depredation issues, wildlife rehabilitation with live animals and education, learning how to cast with prizes given for accurate casts, USFS-fire prevention. Also, channel catfish will be stocked so bring your fishing tackle and fishing licenses. In addition, snacks and cold drinks will be sold by a local food truck.

May
7
Sun
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Los Luceros Historic Site
May 7 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the PEEC Outdoors Program.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at the Rio Grande

May
8
Mon
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 8 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 4th graders of Portales. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Oasis State Park.

May
9
Tue
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 9 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 4th graders of Portales. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Oasis State Park.

May
10
Wed
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 10 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 4th graders of Portales. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Oasis State Park.

School Fishing Day (Pecos)
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working the fishing station at the Wood Gormley Elementary School Trout in The Classroom fish release at Monastery Lake. NMDGFs program will be one of three stations for the kids.

May
11
Thu
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 4th graders of Portales. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Oasis State Park.

Fishing & Macroinvertebrate Aquatic Insect Study Lab (Pecos, NM)
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NMDGF Aquatic Education will be studying aquatic macroinvertebrate insects, knot tying, setting up fishing rigs and fishing with up to 40 youth from E.J. Martinez Elementary School. Kids will be fishing in the children’s pond and possibly the Pecos River right next to the pond.

May
12
Fri
School Event: Fishing Clinic @ Oasis State Park
May 12 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 4th graders of Portales. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Oasis State Park.

May
15
Mon
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Carlos Gilbert School / Monastery Lake
May 15 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 3rd graders of Carlos Gilbert School.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Monastery Lake.   

May
16
Tue
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Carlos Gilbert School / Monastery Lake
May 16 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 3rd graders of Carlos Gilbert School.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Monastery Lake.   

May
17
Wed
School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Carlos Gilbert School / Monastery Lake
May 17 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 3rd graders of Carlos Gilbert School.  The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Monastery Lake.   

May
18
Thu
School Fishing Event (Aztec)
May 18 – May 19 all-day

THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NMDGF will be fishing with students from Lydia Rippey School at Aztec Riverwalk Pond.

School Event: Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Sidney Gutierez School / Lake Van
May 18 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

This event is for the 1st graders of Sidney Gutierez School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.

May
19
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting (MEETING POSTPONED) @ Santa Fe
May 19 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

May
20
Sat
Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Lake Van
May 20 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

*THIS LIMITED EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*

    

This event is for adults with disabilities in the Roswell area.  The fishing workshop wiLl cover safety, knots, equipment, and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.

May
31
Wed
School Event: Wildlife Presentation at Carroll Elementary @ Carroll Elementary
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

**THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carroll Elementary.

Jun
3
Sat
Free Fishing Day
Jun 3 all-day

SANTA FE – Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 3, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week.

Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 3, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit the Department’s website.

“This is a great time to take your family fishing and teach them a skill that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Mike Sloane, director for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

For information on additional places to fish and what to use, consult the Department’s weekly fishing and stocking report and the Fishing Conditions and Trip PlannerMaps of public fishing waters, lists of where to find family-friendly fishing and tips on how to fish also can be found on the Department’s website.

The Department reminds anglers and outdoor recreationists to “know before you go” and to contact land management agencies regarding additional regulations or restrictions on specific properties of interest before heading afield.

Helpful links for planning your trip include:­­­

Jun
8
Thu
Fishing with Nature Ninos @ Fenton Lake State Park
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working with our partner Nature Ninos, New Mexico Wildlife Federation with youth fishing at Fenton Lake State Park on June 8, 2023.

Closed to the Public

Jun
10
Sat
3rd Annual Outdoor Adventure Day @ Liam Knight Pond
Jun 10 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm