Flyfishers guide to new mexico flyfishers guides to. From its humble origin high on the snowcapped peaks of the san juan mountains of colorado, its crystal clear waters tumble and cascade down remote canyons and rocky mountainsides, until it is gathered and harnessed in its impoundment. Jan 21, 2014 fly fishing yearround in northern new mexico posted on january 21, 2014 by maria johnson people are often amazed to hear that the fly fishing in northern new mexico is excellent throughout the year, or, for that matter, that there is fishing of any sort in the high desert. This unique guide leads the flyfisherman to littleknown trout waters in the remote mountains and canyons of southern new mexico. One of the nicest things about fishing in new mexico is the yearround season for most waters. 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. 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. Please complete and submit this form and well email you with a quote and confirmation of the dates and services you request based on availability. High desert angler guided fly fishing santa fe new mexico. Day fishing trips wade trips are available on all of the rivers and streams we fish on.
Fly fishing northern new mexico four kachinas bed and. All other outdoor hobbies and interests quickly fell by the wayside. Fly fishing in northern new mexico university of new mexico press. Fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico land of enchantment guides. An eightacre lake at the base of pecos baldy in the. There was a fire at endless blue, but luckily a group of us saw the fire and reported it to dispatch. Blue yonder fly fishing guide services, taos, northern new. We are located at 226c paseo del pueblo norte, just south of michaels kitchen in taos, new mexico. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to more than thirty.
Located just a little over an hour drive north from taos, this is without question, a wonderful place to spend the day fishing. Artful angler guided fly fishing in northern new mexico. New mexico undiscovered treasure, trout of northern new mexico, the fishing year, comfort and safety climate altitude and wildlife, regualtions and conservation, how to catch and release, wilderness the pecos area, under the volcano jemez, small rivers of the taos area, the middle rio del medio and the embudo watershed. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a. New mexico offers some of the best fly fishing in the us, with excellent. The following list for new mexico fly fishing rivers is courtesy of land of enchantment guides.
Flyfishing northern new mexico if your coming from texas with an armload of whippy rods and miniscule lure fuzz you will do no better than hiring peter mosey, lone star fly fishing guide extraordinaire. Fly fishing in northern new mexico by craig martin duranglers fly. We provide the highest quality guided fly fishing tours available in new mexico. 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. 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. 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. Home corkins lodge, new mexico cabins chama, new mexico. Paperback from university of new mexico press isbn. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books martin, craig on. Fly fishing was the only option when i was a kid i grew up on a fly fishing only river in northern new hampshire. His intimate knowledge and infectious enthusiasm has helped many anglers experience the best fishing this region has to offer.
Wayne started guiding for high desert angler in 2006. Please drop in next time youre in town to get your tackle, flies and all your fly fishing needs including up to date information. Noah parker and land of enchantment guides offer experienced fly fishing guides catering to every level of angler, from beginner to accomplished. Blue yonder fly fishing is taos and northern new mexicos finest and the first allinclusive guide service in the area. Wild brown trout, rainbows, native rio grande cutthroats and brookies engulf a stonefly, slash a caddis or sip a mayfly. It has been my bible as i have fished more and more waters of nm. Taos fly shop guide service taos fly shop taos fly shop. We also have a private fishing pond that is perfect for families and beginners no fishing license needed. 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. From the trophy waters of the san juan and rio grande to the chama and. Ed adams has been fishing the waters of northern new mexico and southern colorado for the past 40 years, and guiding for 25. Lodging is completely off the grid in specially designed, ready to sleep, upscale tents situated on the banks of the rio brazos near chama, n. Fly fishing guides for the santa fe, chama, san juan river and the. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books martin, craig on amazon.
We offer a wide variety of guided fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico and southern colorado. A 9foot 5wt fly rod with floating line is perfect for fishing dry flies and small nymphs. The tailwater below the holds an estimated 10,00012,000 rainbow and brown trout per mile. Our trips are available on every type of water from small, high mountain meadow streams to larger rivers and alpine lakes and ponds. Fly fishing in northern new mexico edition 2 by craig martin. 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. 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. It has more than a thousand miles of fishable creeks, streams, and rivers and almost a quartermillion surface acres of lakes and reservoirs. If your coming from texas with an armload of whippy rods and miniscule lure fuzz you will do no better than hiring peter mosey, lone star fly fishing guide extraordinaire. Jarrett sasser, owner of high desert angler, is the goto guide and resource for all things flyfishing in and around northern new mexico.
This revised edition contains new, specialized information on access, equipment, stream characteristics, trout species and size, timing of insect hatches, as. Corkins lodge is located on the brazos river and we offer our guests exclusive access to 3 miles of the river for unparalleled flyfishing. Welcome to taos fly shop taos fly shop taos fly shop. On our half day trips we provide equipment, instruction, drinks and snacks. This unique guide leads the fly fisherman to littleknown trout waters in the remote mountains and canyons of southern new mexico. People are often amazed to hear that the fly fishing in northern new mexico is excellent throughout the year, or, for that matter, that there is fishing of any sort in the high desert. University of new mexico, albuquerque, new mexico, u. Already an accomplished angler, taylor was amazed by the endless fishing opportunities of the southern rockies. Flyfishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensi from the trophy waters of the san juan and the rio grande to the chama and the brazos, new mexico hosts an abundant array of cutthroat. Blue yonder fly fishing is taos and northern new mexico s finest and the first allinclusive guide service in the area. New mexico fly fishing footage from red river nm, pecos nm, rio grande rivertaos nm wildlife footage featuring black bear, new mexico bighorn mountain sheep, porcupine, baby. Guided fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico. Choose low resolution or greater quality high resolution version. Guided fishing with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new mexico.
For larger nymphs and streamers a 9foot 6wt with a sink tip fly line makes life easier. And, of course, the double hackle peacock nailed them. The whole family is welcome to come fish, and our expert guides are anxious to help anglers of all ages and ability levels. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to more than thirty streams and twelve lakes. The red river is one of the best spots for winter trout fishing in northern new mexico, among the southern rockies. Flyfishing in northern new me xico is a comprehensi from the trophy waters of the san juan and the rio grande to the chama and the brazos, new mexico hosts an abundant array of cutthroat. We caught and released about 40 fish that day, cutthroat. Jun 19, 20 new mexico fly fishing footage from red river nm, pecos nm, rio grande rivertaos nm wildlife footage featuring black bear, new mexico bighorn mountain sheep, porcupine, baby mallard ducks, native.
Explore the more accessible, but fantastically beautiful cimarron canyon, with a northern new mexico fly fishing guide consequently, offers a variety of fly. Keeping new mexico truetm, new designations for special trout waters are easy to identify. You can stay in our lodge only 30 yards from the river and enjoy dinner in our restaurant prepared by. For more detailed information please go to their website. Fly fishing new mexico streit, taylor, chadwell, pete on. This form is to assist us in arranging your stay at the san juans famous soaring eagle lodge. Sun set at cottonwood meadow ranch vacation cabin rental. New mexico offers year round fly fishing waters throughout the state below are some of the best new mexico trout fishing rivers.
New mexico fishing waters chama area taos area jemez mountains p pacheco lake, c8. Not much to do there but fish in the summer and ski in the winter so i learned to do both very well. Northern new mexico offers year round fly fishing on pristine mountain streams, small tailwaters and wild canyon rivers. This book is thorough and covers the entire state of new mexico. A fiveacre lake at the head of santiago creek in mora county. New mexico fishing license taos, new mexico is located in the heart of the southern rockies. On all of our full day trips we provide equipment, instruction, lunch and drinks. Junior fly fishing team that placed second in the world competition of 1998. 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. Blue yonder provides highly professional experienced guided fly fishing excursions in and around taos, red river, eagle nest and angel fire and beyond. Guided fly fishing trips in new mexico, colorado and wyoming. It has all the information necessary for an out of stater to travel to new mexico and find small stream fishing in every local.
Fly fishing guides for the santa fe, pecos, chama river, rio grande, bluewater and cochiti lake areas. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico by. Flyfishing in southern new mexico university of new. Fly fishing the san juan river in new mexico is a fly fishers dream come true.
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. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books by craig martin plastic comb. Fly fishing in northern new mexico edition 2 by craig. We have some of the best kept secret fishing water in the rocky mountains. Doc thompsons high country anglers fly fish new mexico. Taylor streit cut his teeth fly fishing the mountain streams and rivers of new york before moving to taos in the 1960s. Our guides will lead you to superior fly fishing without the crowds. Fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensi from the trophy waters of the san juan and the rio grande to the chama and the brazos, new mexico hosts an abundant array of cutthroat. The san juan river that flows through the high desert of northern new mexico only offers credence to the quote. Docs calm and patient approach is one of his many trademarks for delivering a quality flyfishing experience. He began guiding in the 70s and started the taos fly shop in 1980. 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. High desert angler is the premier fly fishing shop in santa fe and all of northern new mexico.
When you mention fly fishing new mexico, especially for trout, they often look at you in disbelief. A tapered 9foot leader, with tippet size 3x to 6x to match the flies you are throwing, is pretty standard. They dont get any better than this,sun set in middle march 201. Docs calm and patient approach is one of his many trademarks for delivering a quality fly fishing experience. Fishing in new mexico university of new mexico press. Blue yonder provides highly professional experienced guided fly fishing excursions in and around taos, red river, eagle nest and angel fire and beyond better yet we happily supply all the equipment and terminal tackle youll need for your day on the water at no extra. Fly fishing guides in new mexico new mexico fly fishing. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bison, black bears and mountain lions. Fly fishing for tarpon mexico rio lagartos fly fishing heaven. Doc thompson offers flyfishing guide and instructional trips throughout northern new mexico.
Peter lives and breathes fly fishing and the locale of northern new mexico. Taos, new mexico is located in the heart of the southern rockies. Guided fishing with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new. Flyfishing in southern new mexico university of new mexico. Learn fly fishing in northern new mexico santa fe fly. New mexico fly fishing fisheads san juan river lodge. Reviewed in the united states on december 29, 2011. 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. Fly fishing in northern new mexico by craig martin goodreads. My fishing career began in alaska outfitting and guiding float trips for 18 years. His passion for fly fishing the rivers and streams of northern new mexico began in 1998 when offered a fly casting lesson while living in taos new mexico.
A mediumsize tributary to the pecos river near cowles. In northern new mexicos fly fishing waters, four main species of trout can be found, depending on the area you choose to fish. Lots of info on exact places to fish, flies to use during the fishing season, etc. The rio costilla and the valle vidal combine to give us one of the most gorgeous areas in new mexico replete with an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty. It has maps, fly charts, and a general description of how to fish the water. Book guided fly fishing trips in northern nm, southern co and southwest wy. There is this great book called fly fishing northern new mexico that book is amazing.
We also have a private fishing pond that is perfect for. Fly fishing yearround in northern new mexico santa fe. The following new mexico fishing waters pdfs are available for download below, and in the current new mexico fishing rules and info booklet in publications. Land of enchantment guides knows all of the areas best. Guided fly fishing in new mexico gray drake fly fishing. Northern new mexico has the very best fishing locations in the southwest. 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. From the trophy waters of the san juan and rio grande to the chama and rio brazos, northern new mexico is fly fishing paradise. With the states yearround fishing season and over four thousand miles of coldwater streams, anglers can find water matched to any style of flyfishing. Fly fishing for tarpon mexico rio lagartos fly fishing. We can take you fly fishing on high mountain meadow creeks, steep gradient freestone streams, small headwaters, larger rivers andor tailwaters below dams. I have several fly fishing books on new mexico and colorado, but if i could only have one, this would be it. Doc thompson offers fly fishing guide and instructional trips throughout northern new mexico.