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 open only to those 12 years of […]
I took these photos of lakes high in the mountains of northern New Mexico over the last ten years. I share them here to inspire awe and wonder at the beauty of Nature. My hope in doing so is that you will be inspired to care for Mother Earth – and one another. There is […]
Midland, MI (January 23, 2019) – Scientific Anglers, the market leader in fly lines and leader and tippet, is proud to announce Brian Silvey has joined the Scientific Anglers Pro Ambassador team. Brian is a tremendous angler with over three decades of fishing experience. In his role, Brian will be a valued angler as well […]
Private waters fly fishing on Culebra Creek. A Colorado Fishing License is required! A very unique fishery, the Culebra is a medium size meadow stream with some monster fish, both Browns and Cuttbows. The Culebra is mostly private and may be accessed with a rod fee of $70.00. It’s mainly nymph fishing with some dry […]
The Rio Chama holds the New Mexico record for brown trout. Brown trout average from 12 to 18 inches in the Chama River tailwater. Some exceed 20 pounds. The stream has a good population of caddisflies, midges and mayflies. Most of the trout are caught on nymphs and streamers but the dry fly fishing can […]
Fishing on the Cimarron tailwater fishery emanating from Eagle nest Lake, the Cimarron is a brown trout stream with excellent opportunities for dry fly enthusiasts. This stream gets a lot of fishing pressure during the summer months. We find the best time to fish here is April through June before the crowds arrive. Casting accuracy […]
Constructed in 1918 by ranchers Charles and Frank Springer for irrigation Eagle Nest Lake offers anglers excellent opportunities for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon fishing. This 2200 acre lake is situated in high country Moreno Valley New Mexico adjacent to the village of Eagle Nest. Only 15 minutes away is the ski and golf resort […]
It’s a little piece of the Pecos River where one can find a clean, quiet, pleasant place to dabble a fly for trout. The Pecos National Historical Park’s pilot, fly-fishing program is underway for its third year, playing host to anglers seeking a quality experience while chasing trout in the river located just a short […]
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 their heads and ask “Am I too late or too early?” Lots […]
The Red River originates in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area above Red River, New Mexico. The Red is New Mexico’s largest tributary to the Rio Grande. There are two distinct sections on the Red River, the Upper Red and the Lower Red. The Upper Red River flows along Highway 578 and continues through the town […]
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