Quemado Lake: Joe Valdez and his fishing buddy, Steve Coffey (pictured), of Albuquerque, caught five trout using Garlic PowerBait on Dec. 10. Alumni Pond: Closed for repairs until further notice. Bear ...

If you're an avid angler looking to try something new, these alternate fishing methods will surely add excitement to your day ...

Fishing report ... to improve for small spotted bass with plastics on the drop-shot or jigs at depths from 15 to 30 feet ...