A Quiet Week on the Water as Autumn Takes Hold in Cibola
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The muskie are still lurking, but action has been rated SLOW.
The most recent report from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish came in on October 2, with anglers noting slow fishing for tiger muskie using chartreuse spinnerbaits. While the bite hasn’t been hot, the presence of giants in the lake keeps spirits high for those casting from shore or boat.
As the season shifts, so do the park’s conditions.
Boating remains EXCELLENT, with surface levels still supporting recreational use. The lake's elevation continues its gradual decline, reaching 4,838 acre-feet as of October 10, according to U.S. Geological Survey data.
Visitors to Bluewater Lake State Park are reminded that Stage II fire restrictions have ended, and no closures are currently in effect. Regular park rules remain in place: fireworks are always prohibited, wood gathering is not allowed, and OHVs are banned within park boundaries. For full details on park hours, amenities, or reservations, visit the Bluewater Lake State Park webpage or call 505-8762391. Grants Riverwalk Pond
No catches were reported this week from the Riverwalk Pond, and there has been no recent stocking. As temperatures continue to dip, fall fishing conditions may bring renewed activity.
Share Your Fishing Story
If you land a muskie, catfish, or even just enjoy a peaceful day by the water, we want to hear about it. Send your photos, reports, or fishing tales to editor@cibolacitizen. com. Your stories help reflect the season and spirit of Cibola’s anglers.
Share Your Fishing Story As fall approaches, we’ll continue to track updates from both bodies of water and report any new stocking plans or fishing activity. Until then, anglers are encouraged to send in photos, reports, or fishing stories to editor@cibolacitizen.com .Whether you're landing a muskie or just spending a quiet morning at the lake, your experience helps us reflect the rhythm of the season here in Cibola County.
Editor’s Note: This update came in after the report was finalized: On October 9, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish stocked Bluewater Lake with 4,148 triploid rainbow trout averaging just over 10 inches in length. The fish were delivered from the Red River Trout Hatchery and totaled 1,750 pounds. In addition, Grants Municipal Pond (Riverwalk Park) received 200 triploid rainbow trout on October 10, also from Red River.