Fishing in New Mexico

New Mexico's high country streams and reservoirs offer surprising fishing diversity. The San Juan River below Navajo Dam is a Gold Medal tailwater trout fishery known for massive rainbows. Elephant Butte is the state's largest reservoir, holding striped bass and walleye. The Rio Grande flows through stunning canyon country with excellent brown trout.

Top Species

• Rainbow Trout
• Brown Trout
• Striped Bass
• Walleye
• Largemouth Bass
• Catfish

Top Waters

• San Juan River
• Elephant Butte Lake
• Rio Grande
• Navajo Lake

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

New Mexico DGF — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.