New Mexico Fly Fishing Blog
Jemez River S Bend Trout Fishing Public Access
Located on NM highway 4 between San Diego Picnic Area and Vista Linda Campground the Jemez River S Bend National Recreation Area provides easy public trout fishing access. The Jemez River is formed by the confluence of the East Fork Jemez River and San Antonio Creek,...
Headwaters Jemez River East Fork Valles Caldera
The East Fork originates in the Valles Caldera as a small meandering stream in a vast crater. On its way to its confluence with the Rio San Antonio, the river passes through the heart of the Jemez Mountains’ most popular recreation area. The Jemez River is a tributary...
Jemez River East Fork Valles Caldera
The East Fork originates in the Valles Caldera as a small meandering stream in a vast crater. On its way to its confluence with the Rio San Antonio, the river passes through the heart of the Jemez Mountains' most popular recreation area. The Jemez River is a tributary...
Jemez River Trout Fishing Public Access
The Jemez River is a tributary of the Rio Grande in eastern Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The Jemez River watershed offers anglers ample opportunity to catch trout. Several small- to medium-sized streams harbor rainbows, but the predominant fish are...
Rio Guadalupe Trout Fishing Public Access
Rio Guadalupe is a tributary to the Jemez River and part of the Middle Rio Grande River system. The confluence of Rio Cebolla and Rio de Las Vacas form the Rio Guadalupe at Porter Landing elevation 7,200’. From Porter Landing the river flows through series of box...
A Word to My Fellow Law Enforcement Officers
Something to help guide you during this confusing time. What a stand up man! He didn’t just take the oath. He understands it and stands up for it! This world is a better place with Law Enforcement folks like you! Thank you for your service!...
Pecos River Fly Fishing Public Access
The Pecos River is perhaps the most central location for anglers seeking the greatest array of fishing opportunities. The very best rainbow and brown trout fishing on the Pecos is found between Terrero and Cowles. The section just above Terrero is best fished by...
Cimarron River Fly Fishing Public Access
The first dozen miles of the Cimarron River (from Eagle Nest Lake to Ute Park, New Mexico) are known for fine trout fishing. Stocked trout include rainbow and brown. The river is maintained by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish at a trout density of...
Rio Pueblo Trout Fly Fishing
One of the most popular trout fishing streams in the New Mexico. Paralleled by highway 518 along its entire length. Headwaters above Tres Ritos (Angostura and Alamitos Creek). Many campgrounds. Heavy thunderstorms overnight clouded the water for this video. New Mexico...
Pecos River Cowles Ponds Trout Fishing Public Access
Cowles Ponds are right next to the Pecos River and are surrounded by coniferous forests and grassy meadows. There are 2 ponds, a larger one, which was dredged and deepened in 2011, and is available to all anglers with a current NM fishing license, and a smaller pond...
Pecos River Terrero Bridge Trout Fly Fishing Public Access
Pecos River Fly Fishing Public Access May 2019 Tererro is an unincorporated community located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The community is located on New Mexico State Road 63 11.6 miles north of Pecos, NM. Tererro has a post office and General Store. Pecos River...
Pecos River Fly Fishing Upper Dalton Public Fishing Access
Pecos River Fly Fishing Pecos River trout fly fishing public access. Known locally as the Rio Pecos. Six miles north of Pecos, New Mexico on NM highway 63. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping and backpacking. The Pecos River originates in 20 miles northeast of Santa...
Fly Fusion Cast Like a Pro Series: #7 Pick Up and Lay Down
Fly Casting Like a Pro Fly Fusion Field Editor Jeff Wagner and fly-fishing icon Bruce Richards cover various topics in this informative fly casting series that is packed full of cast-changing tips. https://youtu.be/VqOpPXmuVNg
Game and Fish Investigates Fish Die Off in Pecos River
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is investigating a fish die off in the upper Pecos River from the village of Pecos to Cowles. The die off is affecting brown and rainbow trout and is being attributed to stress induced by low water conditions and...
Fly Fishing Rio Costilla New Mexico
A high meadow (9000') tailwater, the Costilla provides anglers with dry fly action for Rio Grande Cutts from mid-June through mid-September. Costilla Cutts aren't the smartest fish in the world, but they may be the fastest. We've seen many an experienced angler shake...
Saltwater Fly Fishing
Saltwater Fly Fishing There is an art to fly fishing, and when you mix it with saltwater prepare for fantastic strikes and unforgettable fights. Saltwater fishing is a varied experience, but you may be wondering why you would want to toss a line onto the top of the...
Fly Fishing Knots
Seven knots for attaching a fly to leader/tippet material, and how to tie them This film shows how to tie 7 of the most popular fly fishing knots for attaching a fly to tippet material. Easy to see, and with clear directions, this is one of the best knot films out...
Fly Casting Like a Pro Series: #3 Casting Loops
Fly Fusion Field Editor Jeff Wagner and fly-fishing icon Bruce Richards cover various topics in this informative fly-casting series that is packed full of cast-changing tips. New Mexico Fly Fishing Guide is dedicated to providing fishing enthusiasts a venue for...
Pecos River New Mexico Fly Fishing in May
The Pecos River originates high up in the Pecos Wilderness Area of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains just north of Santa Fe, NM. A handful of tiny streams loaded with small browns, cut-bows and cutthroats flow into the Pecos above Cowles. Below Cowles the stream becomes...
Cimarron River New Mexico Fly Fishing Guide
The Cimarron River, flowing entirely in New Mexico, was also known as La Flecha or Semarone. Its headwaters are Moreno, Sixmile, and Cieneguilla creeks in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains Moreno Valley, which feed into Eagle Nest Dam. From the dam, it runs for 60 miles...
Rio Chama – Chama River New Mexico Fly Fishing Guide
The Rio Chama originates in south-central Colorado, just above the New Mexico border in the San Juan Mountains and Rio Grande National Forest. The main stream Rio Chama begins at the confluence of two short headwater tributaries called West Fork and East Fork. The...