The san juan river quality waters below navajo lake reservoir dam is consistently named as some of the best trout fisheries in the country. The most popular fly fishing areas include the chama river and its main tributaries, the rio grande and its main tributaries, the pecos river, and the jemez river. New mexico river rafting trips and river rafting adventures. Small stream fishing with deep pools, long riffle runs, and some healthy, big fish. Check out these videos of me fishing the various rivers and creeks. Taos, new mexico is located in the heart of the southern rockies. Flyfishers guide new mexico, by van beacham, the solitary.
This was my 5th trip with mark, first one over 8 years ago. Blue yonder fly fishing guide services, taos, northern new. The waters pike fishing fishing report fly fishing news blog expedition fishing archives photo gallery guides costs contact us links home ed adams 575. One of the nicest things about fishing in new mexico is the yearround season for most waters. The department of game and fish is committed to maintaining the quality of the states fisheries, improving fish habitat and restoring native sport fishes, while also providing outstanding recreational angling opportunities. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books craig martin on. Flyfishing in northern new mexico is a with the states yearround fishing season and over four thousand miles of coldwater streams, anglers can find water matched to any style of flyfishing. The whole family is welcome to come fish, and our expert guides are anxious to help anglers of all ages and ability levels. In new mexico, the best time to fish really differs depending on where you want to fish. On a weeklong trip to santa fe and taos, i figured the time was right for fly fishing instruction and guidance.
Easy to search resort directory featuring 10 new mexico fishing resorts. He is the author of no nonsense guide to fly fishing new mexico and writes and. Fisheads san juan river lodge san juan river fly fishing. Guided fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico. Junior fly fishing team that placed second in the world competition of 1998.
Fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to thirtyone streams and twelve lakes. Beachams book might easily be called an encyclopedia of flyfishing in new mexico. The department of game and fish is committed to maintaining the quality of the states fisheries, improving fish habitat and restoring native sport. Guided fishing with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new mexico. Fly or spin fish for brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, great northern pike and carp in the orilla verde. Fly fishing in northern new mexico by craig martin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Many years of personal fly fishing and guiding experience enable us to accommodate anyone, from those who have never been fly fishing before, to accomplished anglers. New mexico fly fishing guide from the solitary angler. The more than nine years of weekly sportfishing reports and photographs archived on this website were gathered from hundreds of resident and traveling anglers and dozens of charter fishing boat fleets at cabo san lucas, around baja california and the sea of cortez, and major mainland mexico pacific. Part two describes trout streams and lakes in southwestern new mexico. Fly fishing in northern new mexico is a with the states yearround fishing season and over four thousand miles of coldwater streams, anglers can find water matched to any style of fly fishing. Flyfishing in southern new mexico university of new. New mexico fishing licenses also are available for purchase by phone.
He began guiding in the 70s and started the taos fly shop in 1980. New mexico fly fishing fisheads san juan river lodge. It has been my bible as i have fished more and more waters of nm. It was the first full fly shop in taos, opened in 1980 by taylor streit. Mexico fly fishing strives to give the best and most comprehensive fly fishing information for all of mexico. This unique guide leads the fly fisherman to littleknown trout waters in the remote mountains and canyons of southern new mexico. This revised edition contains new, specialized information on access, equipment, stream characteristics, trout species and size, timing of insect hatches, as well as artificial fly patterns likely to result in success. Mexico and baja california fishing trip pictures, fishing reports, and sportfishing locations. The new mexico department of game and fish has established three designations for special trout waters. Doc thompsons high country anglers fly fish new mexico. We do all of our trip bookings and reservations over the phone so please feel free to call us at any time. Flyfishers guide new mexico, by van beacham, the solitary angler. Simply fill in the form to have a copy sent directly to you free of charge.
Flyfishing in southern new mexico rex johnson, ron. He currently runs a guiding service in new mexico and argentina. High desert angler guided fly fishing santa fe new mexico. We will do our best to ensure that you have fun along with the chance to develop and improve your trout fishing skills. We welcome and work with all skill levels from the first timer, to the what do i do now fly fisher, to the experienced fishead making the most of their fly fishing in new mexico. Taylor streit cut his teeth fly fishing the mountain streams and rivers of new york before moving to taos in the 1960s. Whats great is that no matter which month you want to fish, you can find a place to go since the state offers yearround fly fishing opportunities. We welcome and work with all skill levels from the first timer, to the what do i do now fly fisher, to the experienced fishead making the most of. Art martinez, owner of arcom outfitting and guide, has fished the san juan river since the late sixties. He conducts seminars and schools based on instinctive fly fishing and can be contacted though his web page. Please contact us to discuss specific possibilities and details of what we arrange for you.
They offer both wade and float trips on many different types of water from large rivers to high mountain streams and lakes, all are available in northern new mexico and southern colorado. Doc thompson offers flyfishing guide and instructional trips throughout northern new mexico. Northern new mexico offers year round fly fishing on pristine mountain streams, small tailwaters and wild canyon rivers. It has more than a thousand miles of fishable creeks, streams, and rivers and almost a quartermillion surface acres of lakes and reservoirs. Paperback from university of new mexico press isbn. Land of enchantment guides knows all of the areas best. Heres a breakdown of the most popular rivers for fly fishing and when you want to plan your trip for.
Blue yonder fly fishing is taos and northern new mexicos finest and the first allinclusive guide service in the area. Fly patterns of northern new mexico by karen denison, william orr spiralbound from university of new mexico press isbn. Locally owned and operated since 1985, we handle all of your fly fishing equipment needs and offer custom guided trips to all of new mexicos most spectacular fisheries. Nowhere else in the lower 48 can you find such a unique blend of magnificent scenery, beautiful weather and excellent fly fishing on a yearround basis. New mexico has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor activities. Blue yonder provides highly professional experienced guided fly fishing excursions in and around taos, red river, eagle nest and angel fire and beyond. New mexico has some of the best fly fishing in the united states. And, of course, the double hackle peacock nailed them. Doc thompson offers fly fishing guide and instructional trips throughout northern new mexico. This revised edition contains new, specialized information on access, equipment, stream characteristics, trout species and size, timing of insect hatches, as. Mexico and baja fishing reports, fish pictures, and. Flyfishing in northern new mexico by craig martin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Cast to trophy sized trout 365 days a year with our friendly and knowledgeable fly fishing guides. Noah parker and land of enchantment guides offer experienced fly fishing guides catering to every level of angler, from beginner to accomplished. The most popular trails are valles caldera national preserve, pecos river and gila river. Welcome to ed adams fly fishing news, keeping you informed about our latest adventures. New mexico fly fishing on the san juan river is one of the top five fly fishing rivers in the united states. In northern new mexicos fly fishing waters, four main species of trout can be found, depending on the area you choose to fish. Learn fly fishing, fly fishing in northern new mexico, new mexico fly fishing, santa fe fly fishing, new mexico trout fishing, fly fishing lessons. Flyfishing in southern new mexico university of new mexico.
The san juan river is a unique fly fishing river that is well known for having football size rainbow and brown trout. Jul 26, 2016 this was the perfect place to practice my fly fishing skills, not bad for my second time, lots of fish in a beautiful lake in northern nm. From hunting, to camping, to hiking to fishing, it has it all. And, of course, the double hackle peacock nailed them yesterday, just as your book said it would. Explore the more accessible, but fantastically beautiful cimarron canyon, with a northern new mexico fly fishing guide consequently, offers a variety of fly. Find local fishing reports on the following websites to keep you uptodate on local fishing information. We caught and released about 40 fish that day, cutthroat.
Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to more than thirty streams and twelve lakes. Docs calm and patient approach is one of his many trademarks for delivering a quality fly fishing experience. Guided fishing with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new. Fly or spin fish for brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, great northern pike and carp in the orilla verde recreation area, which is included in the rio grande del norte national monument. San juan river new mexico fly fishing fisheads san juan. Locally owned and operated since 1985, we handle all of your fly fishing equipment needs and offer custom guided trips to all of new mexico s most spectacular fisheries. Great book that will get used a lot will need additional maps to really get around but with this book will know where to start looking for those fishing holes. Taylor streit has been guiding anglers in northern new mexico for 30 years and is a legendary guide in the freshwater fishing hall of fame.
Fly fishing guides for the santa fe, chama, san juan river and the. Wild brown trout, rainbows, native rio grande cutthroats and brookies engulf a stonefly, slash a caddis or sip a mayfly. Besides guiding for the last 25 years hes been a fly shop owner, commercial fly tier, and bonefish guide. New mexico is truly western fly fishings land of enchantment. Cimarron conejos costilla culebra red river rio grande. From pristine highmountain lakes and streams to large reservoirs and lazy meandering rivers, new mexicos waters. Each designation is easy to remember, and signs with symbols are posted at stws with bag limits and tackle restrictions. Find out where the fish are biting, the best places to go and what baits and lures to use to catch big fish today.
Red chile water, green chile water and xmas chile water. Planning an unforgettable experience in new mexico is easy with the adventure guide. Flyfishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to thirtyone streams and twelve lakes. New mexico fly fishing with ed adams is a great experience as his knowledge of the many of streams and rivers of northern new mexico and southern colorado is unparalleled. We can take you fly fishing on high mountain meadow creeks, steep gradient freestone streams, small headwaters, larger rivers andor tailwaters below dams. Bill dyroff, for the albuquerque journal from high mountain lakes and streams to wild river canyons. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books craig martin on amazon. You can call tollfree at 888 2486866, monday through friday, 8 a. New mexico fly fishing report fly fishing new mexico. New mexico offers some of the best fly fishing in the us, with excellent trout fishing all year round.
Welcome to taos fly shop taylor streit has been guiding anglers in northern new mexico for 30 years and is a legendary guide in the freshwater fishing hall of fame. Fishing in new mexico university of new mexico press. He lives in taos, new mexico, near his daughter chelsea and son nick. Already an accomplished angler, taylor was amazed by the endless fishing opportunities of the southern rockies. High desert angler is the premier fly fishing shop in santa fe and all of northern new mexico. High country anglers proudly offers first class fly fishing guideinstructional trips throughout taos, eagle nest, red river, angel fire and cimarron. Fisheads san juan river lodge in new mexico fly fishing, lodging and restaurant. Fly fishing in northern new mexico four kachinas inn. My name is rhett schober and i developed this site for the fly fishing angler who wants to come and enjoy the numerous and diverse fly fishing opportunities that mexico has to offer.
Add the broad variety of species from panfish to trout, bass and catfish, northern pike and walleye, and you have one of the best places to fish in the nation. Fisheads is the premiere fly fishing guide service on the san juan river. This unique guide leads the flyfisherman to littleknown trout waters in the remote mountains and canyons of southern new mexico. He is the author of no nonsense guide to fly fishing new mexico and writes and photographs for various outdoor publications. Guided fishing our full and half day guided fishing trips offer an opportunity for everyone from beginners to the most experienced fly fishermen to enjoy a great day on the water. Taylor streit has been guiding anglers in northern new mexico for 30 years and. New wave rafting provides familyfriendly new mexico river rafting trips from the mildest to the wildest in spectacular settings. Please scroll down the page to see all of the articles and videos. You will need to have both the habitat stamp and the habitat management and access validation for your new mexico fishing license. Mar 22, 2002 completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to more than thirty streams and twelve lakes.
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