New Mexico Fly Fishing Blog
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...
Chama River Private Water – Rancho del Oso Pardo
Rancho del Oso Pardo may be the most beautiful ranch land in the northern New Mexico mountains. With 7 miles and both sides of the Rio Chama and 11 alpine lakes, fishing for legendary wild rainbow and brown trout, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife...
Chama River Basin Trout Fishing Public Access
The Chama Basin Trailhead is at the beginning of Forest Service property at the end of FDR 121. It gives access to the Archuleta Creek and Chama River trails. Dispersed camping is allowed there. From Chama, NM travel north on highway 17 to the Chama River Road #121,...
Rio Chama Basin Trout Fishing Public Access
The Upper Rio Chama River is formed in the San Juan Mountains. It has an East and West Fork, both of whichoriginate from lakes which are about 12,000 feet in elevation. These two branches flow together about threeand a half miles below the lakes to form the main stem...
Heron Lake Trout Fishing Public Access
A picturesque lake set among the tall pines of northern New Mexico, Heron Lake has been designated a “quiet lake” where boats operate at no-wake speeds only, making it an excellent location for all types of paddle craft. Heron also has amazing sailing, cross-country...
El Vado Lake Trout Fishing Public Access July 14, 2020
El Vado Lake is a reservoir located in Rio Arriba County, in northern New Mexico. Water is impounded by the earth-filled El Vado Dam, completed in 1935. The 3,200-acre lake is 5 miles long and over 1 mile wide, and lies at an elevation of 6,900 feet. El Vado...
New Mexico Trout Fishing Waters Maps
Low resolution trout fishing waters map High resolution trout fishing waters map New Mexico Trout Fishing regulations, licensing and information at New Mexico Game & Fish
Rio Chama Big Eddy Trout Fishing Public Access
Open year round, Big Eddy is located off of FR 151 along the Rio Chama and north of Abiquiu Lake. This site is the float boating take out for Rio Chama Wild and Scenic river. It is also a fishing access for the Rio Chama. The Rio Chama, a major tributary of the Rio...
Adobe Ruins on the Rio Chama July 14, 2020
Perhaps a mid 1800's homestead or trading post these adobe ruins sit on a overlooking the Chama River. Adobe is a building material made from earth and organic materials. Adobe is Spanish for mudbrick, but in some English-speaking regions of Spanish heritage the term...
Abiquiu Lake Trout Fishing Public Access
Abiquiu Lake fishing for walleye was good in 15 to 20 feet of water on rock ledges. Due to low water levels, anglers are advised to use four-wheel drive vehicles to launch boats and watch for obstructions on the water. Abiquiú Lake is has approximately 5000 surface...
Jemez River Vista Linda Campground and Trout Fishing Public Access
This popular campground is open year round. The campground is located in the scenic San Diego Canyon, with spectacular red rock canyon and mesa views. Come prepared for warm days and cool nights during the summer months and cold winter temperatures. The Jemez River,...
Jemez River The Bluffs Trout Fishing Public Access
The Bluffs Trout Fishing Site offers parking and public access to the Lower Jemez River. Located on the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway NM Hwy 4, approximately five miles south of Jemez Springs. The Jemez River is formed by the confluence of the East Fork...
Jemez River Spanish Queen Trout Fishing Public Access
The Spanish Queen trout fishing area is located in the scenic San Diego Canyon, with spectacular red rock canyon and mesa views. Come prepared for warm days and cool evenings during the summer months and cold winter temperatures. The Jemez River offers excellent trout...
Jemez River San Diego Trout Fishing Public Access
The San Diego Trout Fishing Site offers parking and access to the Lower Jemez River. Located on NM HWY 4 approximately seven miles south of Jemez Springs. The Jemez River is formed by the confluence of the East Fork Jemez River and San Antonio Creek, which drain a...
Jemez River Las Casitas Trout Fishing Public Access
Las Casitas Fishing Access is a public trout fishing access in Cañon, NM on the Jemez River in Jemez National Recreation Area, Santa Fe National Forest. The Jemez River is formed by the confluence of the East Fork Jemez River and San Antonio Creek, which drain a...
Jemez River La Junta Trout Fishing Public Access
La Junta Fishing Access is a public trout fishing access in Cañon, NM on the Jemez River in Jemez National Recreation Area, Santa Fe National Forest. The Jemez River is formed by the confluence of the East Fork Jemez River and San Antonio Creek, which drain a number...