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May 13th Main Lake Water Temp. lower 60s
The Lake elevation is 3786.06
Storage is 188,600 acre ft.
The Main Lake is clear
The weather for mid week looks like a lot of wind but the weekend looks pretty good right now.
Walleye were still suspended over deep water and were being caught by trolling lures that dive to about 12 to 15 feet. That bite did seem to be slowing down on Sunday. It may be about time to start looking for them on bottom in shallower water. 'Crawler Harnesses pulled behind Bottom Bouncers or casting Jig n Minnow combinations can work well when this transition takes place. Ron Heil sent us a picture of a really nice 30" Walleye that he caught Monday, see Catch of the Week.
White Bass are still holding up good trolling. Mid lake is still the best area.
Bass are starting to move toward the staging areas. Smallmouth are moving up on the points and can be from 12 to 6 feet of water, depending on the day. Wacky rigged Senko style baits have been working well for Smallmouth. Laregemouth are a little slower moving up but there have been a few reports of some nice Largemouth caught in Ute Creek.
Hereford Bass Club will host an open tournament this coming Sunday, May 18th, from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You can enter early here at Ruf-Nec Tackle or Sunday morning at the Marina parking lot before 6:00 AM.
Crappie are moving up. It is about time to start looking for them in the usual spawning areas in the upper Canadian.
Catfish were good this week in the upper Ute on Danny King's Punch Bait.
Be sure and check the changes in the day use pass and camping fees for N M State Parks.
Until Next Week,
TIGHT LINES, GOOD FISHING, AND "MAKE 'EM BITE"!
Ben
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