Tweet The Department is continuing to adapt our ways of working to conserve wildlife for all New Mexicans. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Department biologists and conservation officers continue to conduct wildlife surveys, contact anglers and OHV recreationists and stock fish … Continue reading →
Tweet Last June, the Department, in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the U.S. Forest Service, released 72 adult and young boreal toads at Trout Lakes near the northern New Mexican town of Tierra Amarilla. The toads were … Continue reading →
TweetWhen the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing State Park closures took effect in March, I decided it was as good a time as any for me to embark on learning how to tie flies. I had threatened to learn for years, … Continue reading →
TweetOne of the many neat things about fishing is that it is often a tradition passed down from one generation to the next. Anyone can start or carry on the tradition. The tradition can continue for hundreds of years. The … Continue reading →
Tweet It took me a while, but I did manage to catch two Gila trout finishing my New Mexico Trout Challenge and earning my patch. There is a dam on Willow Creek that prevents non-native fish from migrating to the … Continue reading →
Tweet The bead head Prince Nymph is one of James’s go-to flies for fishing these relatively small streams. The Prince Nymph is a subsurface fly. The bead head provides enough weight for the fly to sink into the water column … Continue reading →
Tweet Widely believed to be one of the best tasting fish that can be caught in New Mexico, the kokanee salmon offers a unique and delicious Southwest opportunity. Kokanee salmon live in Navajo Lake, Heron Lake and Eagle Nest Lake. … Continue reading →
Tweetgreat anglers that routinely contribute to the Department’s weekly Fishing Report. This week, we are fortunate to share with you some tips and tricks from one of the regulars who has a knack for catching fish in southern New Mexico. … Continue reading →
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Tweet In this week’s fishing report, Dustin highlights how people in the angling community can work together to ensure equal access for all. Dustin is founder and executive director of Albuquerque-based GO Unlimited, an organization that creates access to outdoor … Continue reading →
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TweetSocial distancing is a challenge for all anglers; the itch to go fishing just keeps growing. But this is a time for all New Mexicans to pull together for the overall health of all our citizens and stay home. The … Continue reading →
Tweet It is important that you look closely with a keen eye for any sign of fish activity before planning your approach. Along with the promising sign of fish activity, you also want to take account of promising structure in … Continue reading →
Tweet When learning how to fly fish, my dad and I went to a park by our house to learn how to cast first. I believe this saved us a great deal of frustration because most actual fishing locations are … Continue reading →
Tweet I’ve always enjoyed the winding scenic drive from Albuquerque to Red River. You never know if you will see elk, deer, bighorn sheep or bald eagles as you venture north from Santa Fe to Questa along the Rio Grande … Continue reading →
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TweetSometimes we anglers simply want to catch fish and then release them back into the water to go about their fishy business. Here are a few simple ways we can increase the odds of fish survival after catch and release. … Continue reading →
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