Big trout o in San Juan River, New Mexico
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Category Archives: New Mexico
Big pike in New Mexico
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Big catch in New Mexico
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Take the Bass Challenge! in New Mexico
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 →
New Mexico reestablish boreal toad population
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 →
Tying the zebra midge pattern fly
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 →
New Mexico Grandparents fishing with grandkids
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 →
Fly Fishing with Justin Moquino in New Mexico
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 →
Catching cutthroat, brook and brown trout in high mountain streams in New Mexico
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 →
Fishing for kokanee salmon in New Mexico
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 →
New Mexico – ishing Southern NM with Chevy Wyatt
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 →
Fishing New Mexico high country
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New Mexico Accessible fishing and overcoming disability
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 →
Fish for whoppers in New Mexico
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Video – Bear Spray
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Big cats in New Mexico
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New Mexico Closure Information:
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 →
Using stealth to catch the illusive New Mexico Trout Challenge species
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 →
Casting at home for practice or to teach a new angler
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 →
New Mexico Red River trout fishing with bait or fly
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 →