Flyfishers guide new mexico, by van beacham, the solitary angler. Fly fishing for tarpon mexico rio lagartos fly fishing. 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. Blue yonder provides highly professional experienced guided fly fishing excursions in and around taos, red river, eagle nest and angel fire and beyond.
There is this great book called fly fishing northern new mexico that book is amazing. Guided fishing with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new mexico. Fly fishing in northern new mexico by craig martin duranglers fly. Guided fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico. Taylor streit cut his teeth fly fishing the mountain streams and rivers of new york before moving to taos in the 1960s. Wayne started guiding for high desert angler in 2006. On all of our full day trips we provide equipment, instruction, lunch and drinks. 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. Lots of info on exact places to fish, flies to use during the fishing season, etc. We offer a wide variety of guided fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico and southern colorado.
We also have a private fishing pond that is perfect for. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books martin, craig on amazon. A 9foot 5wt fly rod with floating line is perfect for fishing dry flies and small nymphs. It has all the information necessary for an out of stater to travel to new mexico and find small stream fishing in every local. Artful angler guided fly fishing in northern new mexico. 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 guides for the santa fe, pecos, chama river, rio grande, bluewater and cochiti lake areas. 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. We caught and released about 40 fish that day, cutthroat.
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. Docs calm and patient approach is one of his many trademarks for delivering a quality flyfishing experience. Please drop in next time youre in town to get your tackle, flies and all your fly fishing needs including up to date information. My fishing career began in alaska outfitting and guiding float trips for 18 years. A fiveacre lake at the head of santiago creek in mora county. Fly fishing northern new mexico four kachinas bed and.
A mediumsize tributary to the pecos river near cowles. From the trophy waters of the san juan and rio grande to the chama and. The san juan river that flows through the high desert of northern new mexico only offers credence to the quote. I have several fly fishing books on new mexico and colorado, but if i could only have one, this would be it. Junior fly fishing team that placed second in the world competition of 1998. Blue yonder fly fishing guide services, taos, northern new. Sun set at cottonwood meadow ranch vacation cabin rental. 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. Fly fishing in northern new mexico edition 2 by craig. Docs calm and patient approach is one of his many trademarks for delivering a quality fly fishing experience.
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 was the only option when i was a kid i grew up on a fly fishing only river in northern new hampshire. Doc thompsons high country anglers fly fish new mexico. Jul 18, 2018 a good book, but it is datedno mention of the streams in valles caldera because it was in private hand when this book was published. 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. Flyfishers guide to new mexico flyfishers guides to. When you mention fly fishing new mexico, especially for trout, they often look at you in disbelief.
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. Day fishing trips wade trips are available on all of the rivers and streams we fish on. All other outdoor hobbies and interests quickly fell by the wayside. New mexico fly fishing guide from the solitary angler. Fly fishing new mexico streit, taylor, chadwell, pete on.
Peter lives and breathes fly fishing and the locale of northern new mexico. Blue yonder fly fishing is taos and northern new mexico s finest and the first allinclusive guide service in the area. New mexico fishing license taos, new mexico is located in the heart of the southern rockies. 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. 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. We provide the highest quality guided fly fishing tours available in new mexico. University of new mexico, albuquerque, new mexico, u. We also have a private fishing pond that is perfect for families and beginners no fishing license needed. Located just a little over an hour drive north from taos, this is without question, a wonderful place to spend the day fishing. Noah parker and land of enchantment guides offer experienced fly fishing guides catering to every level of angler, from beginner to accomplished. Flyfishing in southern new mexico university of new mexico. Guided fly fishing in new mexico gray drake fly fishing. Guided fly fishing trips in new mexico, colorado and wyoming. One of the nicest things about fishing in new mexico is the yearround season for most waters.
Reviewed in the united states on december 29, 2011. Jarrett sasser, owner of high desert angler, is the goto guide and resource for all things flyfishing in and around northern new mexico. And, of course, the double hackle peacock nailed them. Fly fishing yearround in northern new mexico santa fe. Fly fishing for tarpon mexico rio lagartos fly fishing heaven. 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 revised edition contains new, specialized information on access, equipment, stream characteristics, trout species and size, timing of insect hatches, as. An eightacre lake at the base of pecos baldy in the.
Fly fishing guides in new mexico new mexico fly fishing. 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. This form is to assist us in arranging your stay at the san juans famous soaring eagle lodge. From the trophy waters of the san juan and rio grande to the chama and rio brazos, northern new mexico is fly fishing paradise. The red river is one of the best spots for winter trout fishing in northern new mexico, among the southern rockies. You can stay in our lodge only 30 yards from the river and enjoy dinner in our restaurant prepared by. Home corkins lodge, new mexico cabins chama, new mexico. 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.
Our guides will lead you to superior fly fishing without the crowds. Doc thompson offers flyfishing guide and instructional trips throughout northern new mexico. Corkins lodge is located on the brazos river and we offer our guests exclusive access to 3 miles of the river for unparalleled flyfishing. In northern new mexicos fly fishing waters, four main species of trout can be found, depending on the area you choose to fish. This unique guide leads the fly fisherman to littleknown trout waters in the remote mountains and canyons of southern new mexico. The whole family is welcome to come fish, and our expert guides are anxious to help anglers of all ages and ability levels. 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. Paperback from university of new mexico press isbn. Fly fishing in northern new mexico university of new mexico press. Flyfishing in southern new mexico university of new. Fly fishing the san juan river in new mexico is a fly fishers dream come true. Ed adams has been fishing the waters of northern new mexico and southern colorado for the past 40 years, and guiding for 25. With the states yearround fishing season and over four thousand miles of coldwater streams, anglers can find water matched to any style of flyfishing. 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.
High desert angler guided fly fishing santa fe new mexico. 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. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bison, black bears and mountain lions. Northern new mexico has the very best fishing locations in the southwest. New mexico offers year round fly fishing waters throughout the state below are some of the best new mexico trout fishing rivers. Northern new mexico offers year round fly fishing on pristine mountain streams, small tailwaters and wild canyon rivers.
New mexico fishing waters chama area taos area jemez mountains p pacheco lake, c8. We can take you fly fishing on high mountain meadow creeks, steep gradient freestone streams, small headwaters, larger rivers andor tailwaters below dams. 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. Taos, new mexico is located in the heart of 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. Guided fishing with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new.
Explore the more accessible, but fantastically beautiful cimarron canyon, with a northern new mexico fly fishing guide consequently, offers a variety of fly. Doc thompson offers fly fishing guide and instructional trips throughout northern new mexico. Fly fishing in northern new mexico edition 2 by craig martin. High desert angler is the premier fly fishing shop in santa fe and all of northern new mexico.
For larger nymphs and streamers a 9foot 6wt with a sink tip fly line makes life easier. He began guiding in the 70s and started the taos fly shop in 1980. 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. It has maps, fly charts, and a general description of how to fish the water. Already an accomplished angler, taylor was amazed by the endless fishing opportunities of the southern rockies. We have some of the best kept secret fishing water in the rocky mountains. Welcome to taos fly shop taos fly shop taos fly shop. We are located at 226c paseo del pueblo norte, just south of michaels kitchen in taos, new mexico. 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. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a. 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. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books by craig martin plastic comb. A tapered 9foot leader, with tippet size 3x to 6x to match the flies you are throwing, is pretty standard. 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.
Taos fly shop guide service taos fly shop taos fly shop. 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. Wild brown trout, rainbows, native rio grande cutthroats and brookies engulf a stonefly, slash a caddis or sip a mayfly. 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.
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. His intimate knowledge and infectious enthusiasm has helped many anglers experience the best fishing this region has to offer. It has been my bible as i have fished more and more waters of nm. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico by. The following list for new mexico fly fishing rivers is courtesy of land of enchantment guides. This unique guide leads the flyfisherman to littleknown trout waters in the remote mountains and canyons of southern new mexico. Land of enchantment guides knows all of the areas best. 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. On our half day trips we provide equipment, instruction, drinks and snacks. 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. With snowcapped alpine tundra, 19 fishable lakes and over 550,000 stunning acres of picturesque lands, vermejo is the jewel of northern new mexico.
Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to more than thirty. Book guided fly fishing trips in northern nm, southern co and southwest wy. Fishing in new mexico university of new mexico press. Learn fly fishing in northern new mexico santa fe fly. New mexico offers some of the best fly fishing in the us, with excellent. Fly fishing trips throughout northern new mexico land of enchantment guides. They dont get any better than this,sun set in middle march 201. Fly fishing in northern new mexico coyote books martin, craig on. Blue yonder fly fishing is taos and northern new mexicos finest and the first allinclusive guide service in the area. Our trips are available on every type of water from small, high mountain meadow streams to larger rivers and alpine lakes and ponds.
For more detailed information please go to their website. There was a fire at endless blue, but luckily a group of us saw the fire and reported it to dispatch. Completely revised and updated, fly fishing in northern new mexico is a comprehensive guide to more than thirty streams and twelve lakes. The tailwater below the holds an estimated 10,00012,000 rainbow and brown trout per mile. Fly fishing guides for the santa fe, chama, san juan river and the. It has more than a thousand miles of fishable creeks, streams, and rivers and almost a quartermillion surface acres of lakes and reservoirs. This book is thorough and covers the entire state of new mexico. 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. 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.