It is currently undergoing an extensive repair program to improve dam safety and reduce water losses by the US Bureau of Reclamation. Implementation of assigned campsites will:, 3. Rio Chama near La Puente. The Rio Chama, a major tributary of the Rio Grande, flows through the Chama River Canyon Wilderness - a multi-colored sandstone canyon whose walls rise to 1,500 feet above the river as you travel downstream. Anglers should expect road and lake closures during construction. Rio Chama: Streamflow below El Vado Lake Monday morning was 100 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Monday morning was 72 cfs. Under Article VI of the Compact, if there is an accrued debit in New Mexicos Compact deliveries to Texas, a like amount of native water stored in El Vado Reservoir must be held in storage until the Texas Commissioner of the Rio Grande Compact Commission calls for its release. We spent a lot of time and effort coordinating and were able to release it in a pulse from El Vado to Abiquiu intended to move fine sediment that deposits within the gravels in the riverbed, and this hopefully improved the brown trout habitat." Register for the free event at the Rio Chama Congreso, www.sanjuanchama.org/events Share this: Tweet Copyright © 2021-2022 Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, Welcome to the New Mexico State Parks Infomation Page. Contact El Vado Ranch for questions about fees and services at the privately owned launch site, or about fishing 575-588-7354. The New Mexico Game and Fish Commission (NMDG&F) approved catch and release regulations on this section of the Chama River at its November 17, 2016 meeting in Grants. Between April 15 and September 15, the BLM allows only permitted launches on the Rio Chama from El Vado Dam to Chavez Canyon (21.6 miles). Posting Dates: Bottomless Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. The primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the United States and connects the interests of human-powered recreational river users with ecological and science-based data to achieve goals within our mission. Water data back to 1914 are available online. RIO CHAMA BELOW EL VADO DAM, NM Important Legacy real-time page Monitoring location 08285500 is associated with a STREAM in RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. Laguna del Campo: Closed to fishing until March. A self-permitting system allows boating Chama Canyon outside the release seasons. The Chama River below El Vado Dam is flowing at 97.3 cubic-feet-per-second. Reclamation begins safety modifications at El Vado Dam. 20.6.4.120) the discharge from the facility is located at the following coordinates: Outfall 001: Latitude 36 35' 44.65" N, Longitude 106 43' 57.77" W in accordance with this cover page and the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and El Vado Dam and Reservoir, features of the Middle Rio Grande Project, are located on the Rio Chama about 160 miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Because of the high demand for trips in late spring and summer, the BLM uses a Recreation.gov lottery system to reserve weekend launch dates from April 15 through September 15. Rio Ruidoso: Streamflow at Hollywood Monday morning was 27 cfs. EBY discusses construction of hydro station between Yacyret and Aa Cu Nepal professionals trained to improve the countrys hydropower sustainability. It can store around 200,000 acre-feet of water. Contact Information Mailing Address: El Vado . Solid human waste must be carried out in a washable/reusable dump station compatible container. Access to the Rio Chama River can be gained at the North El Vado Day Use Area. Lea Lake Day Use Restrooms will be closed until Memorial Day. Sumner Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Ice fishing for perch was good when using green and yellow tungsten jigs. Recommendations Several members suggested that a "pre-human Middle Rio Grande" model run (with Colorado At the end of 2015, the District delivered 54,000 a-f to In general, water is stored during the spring run off for release later in the year when flows are lower. Tiger Park Reservoir: We had no reports from anglers this week. Reclamation studied the risks at El Vado Dam and concluded that structural modifications are necessary to ensure the dam can safely and reliably continue to function and serve its beneficiaries. 11/14/2022 - ongoing. After fishing at El Vado Ranch for more than 50 years, I have learned a few things about the stream. For updated lake conditions, visit the parks webpage or call the park office at 575-377-1594. Pecos River: Streamflow below Sumner Lake Monday morning was 88 cfs. Lakeview campground will be closed November 17th and will reopen on March 15th. Fishing for trout in the quality waters was good when using leech-pattern flies and orange and red beadhead annelid flies. Comfort Stations located at Willow, Blanco, and Island View campgrounds have been closed for the season. The plan for filling El Vado Reservoir is to store all flows into the reservoir that are in excess of downstream requirements, such as those for Rio Chama water rights holders. It brings water to more than 31 million people and provides one out of five western farmers with irrigation water for farmland. All launches on the 22 mile wilderness segment of the Rio Chama between these dates must have an advance permit. Fish species include brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Water supply conditions for the Middle Rio Grande in 2022, are expected to be significantly diminished, Pegram said. This year . As a result, flows, River Flow Levels links are available in the links section or contact BLM for current information., The Class II-III rapids on the Rio Chama require skills necessary to navigate these rapids safely.. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to read and ensure their group complies with regulations and permit stipulations.. Posting Dates: Carlsbad Municipal Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Contact the U.S. Forest Service, Coyote Ranger District for questions on recreation in the lower stretches (Chavez Canyon and downstream), or resource management of the lower stretch 575-638-5526. 10/17/2022 - 3/9/2023, Monday, October 17, 2022, continue established winter closure of CFS # 2. Early Season is from April 15 to July 15 and Release Season from July 16 to September 15. El Vado Lake has rainbow trout, brown trout, perch and small smallmouth bass. The lake and surrounding area are a major wintering ground for bald eagles and other birds. **** All data are provisional and subject to revision as final data are collected and analyzed. 11/19/2021 - ongoing. endstream endobj 2372 0 obj <>/Metadata 102 0 R/Outlines 128 0 R/Pages 2364 0 R/StructTreeRoot 133 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 2373 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 2365 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 2374 0 obj <>stream Water is released from El Vado Reservoir when natural flow of the Rio Grande is not sufficient to meet demands of the MRGCD and the Six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos. Lakes collapse and release meltwater during winter causing inland ice to speed up in Greenland . Water service to Willow and Blanco campgrounds has been temporarily closed due to an issue with the water system. There are no facilities on the river itself. 2015: Out of Art VII for two months allowing storage of 82,000 a-f @ El Vado Reservoir. 3 in 4 Americans say their lives are back to normal:, Teen arrested for DWI crash in Albuquerque that killed, Highest-earning zip codes in Albuquerque metro area, Rio Bravo Park cleanup will take longer than expected, Gun safety bill passes Senate, faces one more hurdle, Restaurants still struggling to recover from COVID, Roswell PD: Woman steals, drives wrong-way to get, State basketball tournament: Girls first round recap, BCSO: Kids were living in dirty home containing drugs, Local casino hosts National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show, UNM police arrest man for giving false ID, fleeing, More from KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos, Man connected to political shootings to stay behind, Safety improvements proposed for Nob Hill corridor, NM businesses are feeling impact of Pion shortage, CDC: Baby death linked to contaminated breast pump, Bear found in Red River dumpster on way to recovery, Whats happening around New Mexico Mar. 1/2/2023 - 4/1/2023. 10/12/2022 - 3/31/2023, Soda Pocket Campground closed for winter season, Posting Dates: L\ "Thr9MXiy!AAAA`hhh@{00o Qp$00z3fr`*ecjeZ EygJ0AH3Qc`1| %*k c Blue Hole Park Pond: We had no reports from anglers this week. Red River: Streamflow below the Red River Hatchery on Monday morning was 44 cfs. The dam embankment is of rolled gravel fill with a steel membrane on the upstream face. Perch Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using orange, garlic PowerBait. Commercial river outfitters are permitted by the BLM to provide trips to the public. Posting Dates: An approved US Coast Guard life preserver, Types I, III, or V (approved on the label for paddling, whitewater, kayaking) must be worn by every person in the party while on the river.Each party must carry 1 spare PFD per group. 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. It also accounts for end-of-year releases of San Juan-Chama contract water in Heron Reservoir. This Day section is popular for day trips and has car camping opportunities. endstream endobj 2375 0 obj <>stream Posting Dates: A new outlet works was built by Reclamation in 1965-1966 to accommodate the additional water from the San Juan-Chama Project. Water data back to 1914 are available online. Please call for more information about ELF trips. The Lea Lake North Day Use Area is closed due to Lea Lake overflow causing flooding. 2401 0 obj <>stream Smaller males, also known as buck bass, will be much easier to catch in the shallower water on moving baits as they aggressively feed up for the spawn. Releases from El Vado Reservoir flow through the hydroelectric plant within the maximum and minimum capacities of the plant. Storage and release of native Rio Grande water for MRGCD is subject to provisions of the Rio Grande Compact. 9/25/2019 - ongoing. (April 15 to July 15) flows often coincide with inflow to reservoirs above El Vado Dam. Thirty-one miles of the river were protected as a Federal Wild and Scenic River in 1988. 12/22/2022 - 12/31/2023. For rafts over 12' in length, a minimum of 500 cfs is recommended., Rules, Permit Stipulations and Other Requirements, You will be allowed to print your permit 14 days before your launch date. Lock 2389 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2549679C3642CA488C09992792929E39>]/Index[2371 32]/Info 2370 0 R/Length 98/Prev 309648/Root 2372 0 R/Size 2403/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream [65u5^q pU*jv5K1CJ(N&{6&W|`|-""sJ1u)> [3ZY jRl~hi|Oqp[qV#k#ehS2))4=N[+F]"gOXzC2FK]& Reclamation targets 400-600 cfs for rafting during the weekends during July, August and September when possible, given the needs of downstream water users. 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023. The 92-year-old, 230ft (70m) high dam is one of the only steel faceplated dams in the country. Cooper's El Vado Ranch Launch site is a private facility and requires a $5.00 per person launch fee in addition to BLM fees. River and streamflowfor New Mexico provided by USGS. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation plans to address cracks in El Vados steel faceplate and the foundation, and the deteriorating spillway. However, due to prolonged drought, the reservoir naturally remained below the restriction levels for most of the past two decades. The reservoir also provides recreational opportunities and allots space for sediment control. The total maximum storage of El Vado Reservoir is about 180,000 acre-feet that is used to store native Rio Grande water for MRGCD and for the six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos, and, by agreement only, San Juan-Chama (SJC) contractors water for MRGCD and other SJC contractors. r J8-bD{cJ'\T@q4"I-KST(m6Mk*QkJx"v.DOTk!]*EQE9 W*X.M:u&Nd)r,Tmcg9J]j$}?l4Q{hpe{di*5BORo]f7x" _ . 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. Posting Dates: 4/2/2021 - ongoing. The water levels vary by time of year. Lagunitas Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. Berrendo Creek: Please visit theOpen Gate webpagefor more information onthis property. Main Camping loop is closed for the season and will re-open May 1, 2023, Posting Dates: Need a license? Posting Dates: 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. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The 92-year-old, 230ft (70m) high dam is one of the only steel faceplated dams in the country. The reservoir has a total capacity of 196,500 acre-feet. Snow Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Alumni Pond: Fishing for trout was good when using Pistol Pete spinner flies fished with a bobber and salmon-peach PowerBait. For small rafts, minimum recommended flows are 300 to 400 cfs. Although there is no certainty, Early Season flows tend to reflect runoff, and Release Season flows tend to reflect scheduled release for delivery to downstream users. Park staff would appreciate reports on any fish caught. Brantley Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. 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. San Gregorio Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Lake Farmington: We had no reports from anglers this week. The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) primary objective is to ensure that wilderness resources and experience are protected. You may also take your own (or rented) boat down these rivers. Rio Bonito: We had no reports from anglers this week. Official website (575) 588-7247 Camping types: First come, first served campites and reservable campsites. Eunice Lake: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using corn-flavored PowerBait. 10/27/2022 - 5/1/2023. Monday, October 17, 2022, continue established winter closures as follows, Long Point, Lost Canyon, South Highlands, North Highlands, Club Cove, and Three Sisters campground. State Road 112 over the dam will experience periodic closures. 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. 11/7/2022 - ongoing. . The ice is currently 3.5 inches in depth with standing water and slush along the surface. The Rio Chama launch calendar is split into two 'seasons': Early Season and Release Season. Reclamation awarded the contract for the first phase of construction to CARPI USA Inc. and is estimated at about $31 million. The above table gives a synopsis of scheduled-release information for flow sites currently listed by Dreamflows. Repairs on El Vado Dam are slated to start next spring, leaving it unusable for at least a year to deliver water to the Middle Rio Grande Valley, said Page Pegram of the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission. Posting Dates: Posting Dates: Please note that winter minimum flows can be around 50 cfs, which is not a boatable flow. The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. Patching and repair equipment for each type of boat is required as is an air pump., Permittee must allow rangers to complete permit checks to determine if adherence to permit stipulations has been met. Tingley Beach: Fishing for trout was fair to good when using white PowerBait eggs. From El Vado Dam the Chama River continues flowing south, entering Chama Canyon and Santa Fe National . The lake was constructed in 1935, as part of a Bureau of Reclamation Project. Animas River: Streamflow below Aztec Monday morning was 209 cfs. Possible entries are for the following California flow sites (listed . The dam provides irrigation water for the Middle Rio Grande Valley, including six Pueblos. Water depths between 5-15 feet will be the key, and the fish will be willing to chase down lipless and medium-depth crankbaits, spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs. The 22 miles of the river from Cooper's El Vado Ranch to Chavez Canyon flows through a BLM Wilderness Study Area and the designated Chama Canyons Wilderness Area. The dam stores water for irrigation in the Middle Rio Grand Conservancy District, which includes six pueblos, and provides critical flood protection for downstream residents. Gallinas River: National Forest closures have been in place restricting fishing access. Berrendo Creek: Valerie Wyatt of Roswell caught a22-inch largemouth bass using a red-and-black Senko worm Feb. 24. Posting Dates: 12/20/2021 - ongoing The following campgrounds and primitive camping areas are closed . Posting Dates: 1/10/2023 - 4/1/2023 . Rio Hondo: Streamflow near Valdez Monday morning was not measured due to ice. Fishing for bass was fair to good when using red-and-black Senko worms. Developed campsites at El Vado Lake State Park are currently closed for the winter season. 10/31/2022 - 3/30/2023, Blackjack Campground is closed until further notice, Posting Dates: Posting Dates: 12/1/2022 - 3/31/2023. District exhausted all San Juan-Chama supplies in 2013 San Juan-Chama shortages occurred in 2014, 15 and 16. Escondida Lake: Fishing for trout was good when using salmon-peach PowerBait. Top of Active Conservation Pool (Elevation), Hydraulic Height (Normal Operating Depth at Dam). How long will the ski season last in New Mexico? Channel capacity below El Vado Dam is approximately 4,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). Due to the ongoing renovation of El Vado Dam and the resultant lack of fishable surface area, ice fishing remains closed TFN. 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. Bag systems are acceptable for groups. Jemez Waters: Streamflow near Jemez Monday morning was 28 cfs. Fishing for trout in the bait waters section was good when using black-and-gold Panther Martin spinners. For rafts over 12' in length the recommended minimum flow is 500 cfs. The Bureau of Relamation (Reclamation) owns El Vado Dam and Reservoir. For more information, visit El Vado Lake State Park's webpage or call 575-588-7247. USGS Water: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nm/nwis/uv/?site_no=08285500&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060. NM Natural Resource Office. Developed campsites at El Vado Lake State Park are currently closed for the winter season. The plant operates as a run of the river facility; releases are not made for the sole purpose of generating power, but power is a byproduct of releases made for project purposes. During the repairs and construction, El Vado will not be able to retain any Rio Grande water. 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. Quemado Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. 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. San Juan River: Streamflow near Archuleta Monday morning was 302 cfs. To view a hydropower generation schedule, select a power plant and date from the dropdowns. Posting Dates: Springer Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Albuquerque Area Drains: Fishing for trout was fair when using peach PowerBait. If you come across clear water with 3-4 feet or greater visibility and you are marking suspended bass in 10-15 feet of water, the deep-diving suspending jerkbait fished on light line will be hard to beat. Click on the links to access complete/current scheduled-release information. Costilla Creek: The Valle Vidal is closed to fishing until July. Posting Dates: 1/10/2023 - 4/1/2023 . Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: Stoneflies (freestone section) Baetis Craneflies Caddis Midges olive may nymph patters. Heron Lake: Open to ice fishing. Locked padlock The river passes through designated wilderness on the upper stretches; the lower section is lightly developed and very scenic. 2/24/2021 - ongoing. Playground is closed until further notice, due to safety concerns; Posting Dates: Posting Dates: 2. Please self-register at the put-in. 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. The Rio Chama launch calendar is split into two seasons: Early Season and Release Season. Current conditions of DISCHARGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. In 1978, Congress recognized the canyons as a special place of beauty and ecological importance by designating the river as a State Scenic and Pastoral River and portions of the Santa Fe National Forest as the Chama Canyons Wilderness Area. 11/26/2022 - ongoing. The permit date cannot be modified and permits can not be transferred. D4 - Exceptional Drought. Heron, El Vado and Abiquiu reservoirs. Posting Dates: Release season (July 16 to September 15) flows are augmented for weekends (Friday to Sunday) for boater needs. Best time of day to fish: Mid morning. Posting Dates: Find incredible places and experiences that help you bring home a story through The Plan must be cognizant of Article VII in the Rio Grande Compact, which pro-hibits storage in El Vado when, as is the case this year, there is less than 400,000 acre-feet in Elephant Butte Reservoir. The 9 miles between Chavez Canyon boat launch and Big Eddy access is managed by the Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District. Early season (April 15 to July 15) flows often coincide with inflow to reservoirs above El Vado Dam. Fishing for trout on the lower Jemez River was fair to good when using Parachute Adams flies. FROM THE INTERSECTION OF US 64/84 AND STATE ROAD 112 TURN LEFT ON SR 112 AND GO 13 MILES UNTIL YOU REACH THE EL VADO STATE PARK ROAD AND TURN RIGHT AND TRAVEL 4 MILES TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK. Wood collection is limited to dead and down material only. This fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg and Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Learn about recent developments in the industry and stay knowledgeable in your field. Due to the ongoing renovation of El Vado Dam and the resultant lack of fishable surface area, ice fishing remains closed TFN. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Being part of the process of ensuring that communities have reliable irrigation and drinking water is extremely important to us as at every level of our company.. Please note the No Show and Cancellation Policy. Weekday releases in both seasons are more variable / less reliable than weekend. Bear Canyon Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Snowy Hydro updates on status of tunneling work for Snowy 2.0 DOE announces 10 winners of Energy Storage Innovations Prize. Lake levels are steady but expected to drop as crews work on the El Vado Dam. Liquid waste should be strained into the river. If you would like to change your reservation date, you will need to cancel and book a new reservation (all reservation fees apply). Between September 16 and April 14, boaters can self-register and pay for a permit on-site prior to launching. Riverside Park Pond (Aztec Pond #1): We had no reports from anglers this week. Feb. 21| Feb. 14 | Feb. 7| Jan. 31 | Jan. 24 | Jan. 17 | Jan. 10 | Jan. 3| Dec. 27 | Dec. 20 |. . Access to the Rio Chama River can be gained at the North El Vado Day Use Area. When El Vado Reservoir spills, MRGCD has the option to spill SJC water belonging to other contractors or to spill native water not held under terms of the Rio Grande Compact. The reservoir has a total capacity of 196,500 acre-feet. 7/4/2020 - ongoing, Monday October 31st, continue established winter closure of Upper Riverside Comfort Station, Posting Dates: D1 - Moderate Drought. 1/13/2023 - ongoing. Canjilon Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. 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. Percha Dam: We had no reports from anglers this week. 4/1/2022 - ongoing, Cieneguilla Day Use Area is closed until Spring of 2023, Posting Dates: There tends to be a better chance to have weekday water during the Early Season. Brazos River: We had no reports from anglers this week. Craig Boroughs will check to see if any accounts are left "shorted" once the additional allocations are supplied on July 1 st. All launches must be permitted. fans fainting at michael jackson concert,
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