New Mexico Fly Fishing Blog
Fly Fishing in New Mexico: A Vacationer’s Guide to Scenic Waters, Gear, and the Best Seasons
Fly Fishing in New Mexico: A Vacationer’s Guide to Scenic Waters, Gear, and the Best Seasons
Ed Adams: A Legendary New Mexico Fly Fishing Guide
Ed Adams: A Legendary New Mexico Fly Fishing Guide
Fly Fishing on the Gila River
Fly Fishing on the Gila River: A Southwest Angler’s Tale
Fly Fishing the Chama River: A Rural New Mexico Adventure
Fly Fishing the Chama River: A Rural New Mexico Adventure
Fly Fishing the Cimarron River, New Mexico: A Comprehensive Guide
Fly Fishing the Cimarron River, New Mexico: A Comprehensive Guide
Fly Fishing the Rio Costilla with Ed Adams: A Journey into Southern Colorado’s Hidden Gem
Fly Fishing the Rio Costilla with Ed Adams: A Journey into Southern Colorado’s Hidden Gem
Cimarron River Fly Fishing
Cimarron River Fly Fishing
Rio Grande Reservoir Trout Fly Fishing
Rio Grande Reservoir Trout Fly Fishing
Goose Lake Red River NM
Goose Lake, New Mexico is about 8.5 miles southwest of Red River along Goose Lake Road. Four-wheel drive and a high-clearance vehicle are needed to traverse this route. Goose Lake is home to Rainbow and Cutthroat trout. Goose Lake features some crystal clear water,...
Trout Fishing Public Access on the Rio Grande River One Hour North of Taos at the Lobato Bridge
Trout Fishing Public Access on the Rio Grande River One Hour North of Taos at the Lobato Bridge
Send Us Your Project Ideas For A New Trail Connector, River Access Put-ins, Trailhead, etc.
My name is Eric Melson, I work for a non-profit called Public Land Solutions (PLS). We've been contracted through the state of New Mexico's Economic Development Department and the Office of Outdoor Recreation to conduct a state-wide outreach effort to hear from as...
Rio Chama Trout Fishing Public Access Below Abiquiu Dam
The Rio Chama, a major tributary of the Rio Grande, flows through the Chama River Canyon Wilderness - a multi-colored sandstone canyon whose walls rise to 1,500 feet above the river as you travel downstream. The BLM manages a 22 mile stretch of the Rio Chama – from El...
Pecos River Winter Trout Fishing Public Access Villanueva State Park
Heavy monsoon rains muddy the Pecos north of the park entrance in mid June 2022. Villanueva has long been a trout fishing destination. The department regularly stocks the stretch of river flowing into the park with rainbow trout during the winter. Trout prefer cooler...
Navajo Lake
Navajo Lake is a reservoir located in San Juan County and Rio Arriba County in northwestern New Mexico, in the southwestern United States. Portions of the reservoir extend into Archuleta County in southern Colorado.
New Mexico Fly Fishing Report 06-20-2021
Northeast Fishing ReportNE Cabresto Lake: We had no reports from anglers this week. Charette Lakes: We had no reports from anglers this week. Cimarron River: Stream flow near Cimarron Monday morning was 27.2 cfs. Fishing for trout was good when using PowerBait,...
San Juan River Fly Fishing Lodges
The San Juan River begins in Archuleta County, Colorado at the confluence of its East and West Forks. Both forks originate above elevations of 10,000 feet in the eastern San Juan Mountains in the San Juan National Forest. The river flows southwest through the...
Public Access to World Class Trout Fly Fishing on the San Juan River
The San Juan River is a world-class fly fishing destination and features a campground, many day use areas and a serene trail along the river. Navajo Lake State Park offers some of the best boating, fishing, hiking, and camping in New Mexico. Navajo Lake is the second...
Conejos River Fly Fishing Public Access FR 250 Near Spectacle Lake Campground July 16, 2020
Catching a 5-pound rainbow trout is possible on the Conejos River throughout the summer and fall seasons, but you better be willing to get up early before the fish fill up. The Conejos River runs southeast, turns east toward Antonito, then empties into the famous Rio...
Spectacle Lake – Conejos River Trout Fishing Access
There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Spectacle Lake Trail 730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible. 2 sites have parking for...
Conejos River Trout Fly Fishing Access at Aspen Glade Campground
Catching a 5-pound rainbow trout is possible on the Conejos River throughout the summer and fall seasons, but you better be willing to get up early before the fish fill up. The campground, located on Colorado HWY 17, adjacent to the Conejos River and is wooded with...
Trujillo Meadows Trout Fishing
Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, a short drive north of Chama, New Mexico, is 69 surface acres in size. The lake offers fishing for browns, rainbows and occasional brook trout. There is a boat ramp, small motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed. The lake is a no-wake...