New Mexico is home to some fantastic fishing opportunities. Most anglers come here to fish for a variety of trout, but you can also catch bass, northern pike, salmon, perch and more. Take a look below to learn more about our featured fishing destinations in New Mexico.
Chama, NM
Chama, New Mexico is a small town in the northern New Mexico Rocky Mountains. This area is beautiful and it is a popular vacation destination for people who enjoy the outdoors. The Chama River flows right through this town and anglers enjoy good fishing due to the regular stockings on the river. Anglers target brown trout and rainbow trout.
Eagle Nest, NM
Eagle Nest is a small, laid-back town in north central New Mexico. The scenery is beautiful and there is plenty to do if you enjoy the outdoors. Anglers have lots of options with lake and river or stream fishing in this area. Eagle Nest Lake is a good fishing lake with a variety of fish such as northern pike, rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon and perch. A variety of trout can be caught in the nearby rivers. Anglers target big brown trout, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout in the area rivers.
Farmington, NM
Farmington is where the Animas River meets up with the San Juan River. The San Juan River is a famous tailwater fishery that is known for its excellent trout fishing. This town gives people plenty of lodging options, lots of places to eat, to go along with many unique shops. The San Juan River has good numbers of trout with plenty of big rainbow trout and brown trout available year round.
Navajo Lake
Navajo Lake is a good-sized lake located in northwestern New Mexico. The lake is beautiful and it is a popular recreational lake for fishing and boating. In the lake, anglers fish for a variety of fish including largemouth bass, northern pike and crappie. Below the dam, anglers have access to an amazing tailwater fishery for brown trout and rainbow trout.
Sante Fe, NM
Sante Fe is a unique city in New Mexico. Its tagline is “The City Different, at every turn.” There is plenty of history and culture that is evident as you move around through the city. There are a lot of lodging options to go along with some excellent restaurants and some awesome recreational opportunities. Anglers fish the area rivers, streams and lakes for rainbow trout, brown trout and northern pike.
Taos, NM
Taos, New Mexico is known for being home to a world-class ski resort, a World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic churches, the Gorge Bridge and the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This town is a popular recreational vacation destination. Fishing is very popular as well. The Rio Grande River is home to excellent fishing for rainbow trout and brown trout.
