Mescalero, NM – Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino announces its First-Ever $250,000 Lunker Plunker Fishing Contest! It starts March 24 and continues through April 13, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.daily.   

Contestants can enjoy fishing on the sparkling blue, 100-acre Lake Mescalero.  The object of the contest is to catch the specially marked trout worth $250,000! Other prizes will be awarded to the person catching the most carp, the largest carp and the ugliest carp contest!

Fishing guests must purchase permits, (limited to 125 per day), at the Boat Docks. No angler may "cull" or "catch and release" any fish. A maximum retention limit of six trout is imposed. There is no limit on carp. No boats will be allowed in the water during the contest.  For official rules or more information, please call (888) 324-0348.

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is the ultimate entertainment destination for all seasons. Located in Mescalero, New Mexico near Ruidoso, Inn of the Mountain Gods has 273 luxury rooms and suites, 38,000 square feet of Vegas-style gaming and over 40,000 square feet of meeting space.

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Other tribal enterprises include: Ski Apache, Casino Apache and Travel Center, Inn of the Mountain Gods Championship Golf Course and more. For information, please visit www.innofthemountaingods.com or call (888) 324-0348.

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