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Rio Grande Fishing Report May 2025: Trout, Bass, and More
Published 11 months ago
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Howdy, y'all! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for May 26, 2025, coming to you straight from the beautiful Rio Grande in Texas.
Sun's already been up for a bit, rising around 6:30 AM, and we're looking at a sunset near 8:25 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet. Weather's holding steady with that late spring warmth we've been enjoying - not quite the scorcher summer days that are just around the corner.
Water conditions have changed some since mid-month. We're seeing temperatures up to about 75 degrees now, perfect for getting those fish active. Water levels have dropped a touch since our last report, running closer to normal pool compared to the 2.5 feet above we saw a couple weeks back. Clarity remains slightly stained, which continues to work in our favor for most species.
The fishing has been downright fantastic lately! White bass are still providing consistent action, especially if you're working slabs in deeper water. They've been schooling up nicely since early May, and the bite is still going strong. Try hitting them about 25-30 feet down for best results.
Largemouth bass fishing continues to be spectacular. They're hitting crankbaits and plastic worms around shoreline structure, especially in the early morning hours. Some folks have had good luck with spinnerbaits in areas with submerged vegetation too.
If you're looking for some rainbow trout action, head up to the Pilar section where they stocked nearly 2,000 rainbows on May 15th. The whole Rio Grande is currently floatable, though fishing has been better in the lower sections.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the bite has really picked up since our warmer days arrived. Nightcrawlers and cut bait are your best bet, particularly in deeper holes.
Hot spots this week: Try the section below Taos Junction Bridge if you're after trout - the limit is two per day from the Colorado border down. For bass fishing, the submerged vegetation areas near the main channel have been producing consistently.
Remember, the annual caddis fly hatch should be in full swing now, so fly fishermen should take advantage!
That's all for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines and good fishing!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Sun's already been up for a bit, rising around 6:30 AM, and we're looking at a sunset near 8:25 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet. Weather's holding steady with that late spring warmth we've been enjoying - not quite the scorcher summer days that are just around the corner.
Water conditions have changed some since mid-month. We're seeing temperatures up to about 75 degrees now, perfect for getting those fish active. Water levels have dropped a touch since our last report, running closer to normal pool compared to the 2.5 feet above we saw a couple weeks back. Clarity remains slightly stained, which continues to work in our favor for most species.
The fishing has been downright fantastic lately! White bass are still providing consistent action, especially if you're working slabs in deeper water. They've been schooling up nicely since early May, and the bite is still going strong. Try hitting them about 25-30 feet down for best results.
Largemouth bass fishing continues to be spectacular. They're hitting crankbaits and plastic worms around shoreline structure, especially in the early morning hours. Some folks have had good luck with spinnerbaits in areas with submerged vegetation too.
If you're looking for some rainbow trout action, head up to the Pilar section where they stocked nearly 2,000 rainbows on May 15th. The whole Rio Grande is currently floatable, though fishing has been better in the lower sections.
For you catfish enthusiasts, the bite has really picked up since our warmer days arrived. Nightcrawlers and cut bait are your best bet, particularly in deeper holes.
Hot spots this week: Try the section below Taos Junction Bridge if you're after trout - the limit is two per day from the Colorado border down. For bass fishing, the submerged vegetation areas near the main channel have been producing consistently.
Remember, the annual caddis fly hatch should be in full swing now, so fly fishermen should take advantage!
That's all for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines and good fishing!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.