We provide expert guides to the many great fisheries of northern New Mexico, including high alpine lakes and small mountain streams as well as the mighty Rio Grande itself.
Rio Grande: Half-day, full-day, two-day and three-day float/wade trips. Rainbow, brown, and native Rio Grande cutthroat trout, and northern pike. These are wild trout, easily spooked. They grow to a large size: the record rainbow is 32 inches, the record pike is 48 inches. Catch-and-release taught and encouraged. Riverside camping or lodging away from the river. A good fishery year-round, best October-November.
San Juan River: Half-day, full-day, two-day and three-day float/wade trips. Tail-water fishery. Rainbow and brown trout. These are large, wily trout, used to seeing people. Catch-and-release regulations. Consistently named one of the top five trout fisheries in the U.S. Camping or lodging near the river. Good year-round, best November-February.
Rio Chama: Two-day or three-day float/wade trips. Tail-water fishery. Brown and rainbow trout. Large fish, regularly taken. The New Mexico state record brown comes from the Chama. Catch-and-release taught and encouraged. Streamside lodging or camping. Good year-round, best September-November.
High Alpine Lakes: One-day, two-day or three-day trips. Fishing from shore, raft or trolling. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, and Kokanne salmon. Catch-and-release taught and encouraged. Big variety of water from large trolling lakes to private stock ponds. Scenic, high mountain settings, some lakes as high as 11,000 feet. Several lakes have good vehicle access, others require hiking or horseback. Lakeside camping or lodging in nearby towns. Best July-October.
Streams: Half-day and full-day trips to a wide variety of wadeable streams in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Rainbow, cutbow, native Rio Grande cutthroat, and brown trout. Catch-and-release taught and encouraged. Good from July on, best September-November.
Notes:
All prices include a donation of one dollar per day towards river conservation. Prices do not include sales tax or federal user fee. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
All overnight trip prices include everything you need: camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads), and raingear. There are no hidden extras.
A discount is available on most trips for parties of 12 or more.
A 50% deposit is required at time of booking, with the balance due no later than the day before the trip. Large groups and custom trips must be paid in full 21 days before the trip or by agreed date. Cancellations made 21 days or more before the trip begins will receive a 100% refund less a service charge of 15% of the trip cost. Cancellations made less than 21 days before the trip begins will forfeit their deposit. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the trip begins and no-shows will be charged the full trip price.
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