Best fishing near Chama
14 fishing spots · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Chama, New Mexico — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
K⛰
#1
Kerr Lake Fishing Site
35.8 mi away
Kerr Lake Fishing Site is a popular fishing destination located in Colorado, USA. The lake is known for its clear waters and abundant fish population, including trout, bass, and…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
R⛰
#2
Rio Nutritas Fishing
Good
22.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 41°F
Rio Nutritas Fishing area is a popular fishing spot located in New Mexico, USA, that offers excellent opportunities for anglers. The river is home to a variety of fish species…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
R⛰
#3
Rio Chama Fishing
Good
38.6 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 56°F · 5 mph wind
The Rio Chama Fishing area in New Mexico is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The river is teeming with various fish species such as brown and rainbow trout, channel…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
S⛰
#4
Spectacle Lake Fishing Site
Good
23.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny then Sunny and Breezy · 72°F · 20 mph wind
The Spectacle Lake Fishing Site is located in Colorado, USA, and is an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts. The main species of fish found in this area are rainbow trout and…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
E⛰
#5
Echo Canyon Reservoir
Good
30.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Patchy Smoke · 43°F · 5 mph wind
Echo Canyon Reservoir is located in Lincoln County, Colorado and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species such as…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
H⛰
#6
Hidden Lakes Fishing
Good
22.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 41°F
The Hidden Lakes Fishing area in New Mexico is a premier fishing destination for anglers of all levels. This fishing area is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
T⛰
#7
Trujillo Meadows Boating Site
Fair
15.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 25 mph· Patchy Smoke · 83°F
Trujillo Meadows Boating Site in Colorado, USA, is a great fishing destination for anglers of all levels. The lake is home to various fish species, including rainbow trout, brown…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
E⛰
#8
El Rito Creek Fishing
Good
38.8 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 51°F · 5 mph wind
El Rito Creek is a great fishing destination located in Northwestern New Mexico, USA. It is known for its clear and cold waters that host various fish species, including rainbow…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
T⛰
#9
Trujillo Meadows Lake
Fair
15.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Windy · 25 mph· Patchy Smoke · 83°F
Trujillo Meadows Lake is a popular fishing spot in Colorado, renowned for its Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout populations. The lake is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery…
Why 37: live conditions (fair)
37Rated
L⛰
#10
La Manga Creek (Beaver Ponds)
Good
21.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 84°F · 15 mph wind
The La Manga Creek Beaver Ponds Fishing area in Colorado is a great place for fishing enthusiasts to visit. The area is known to have a good population of rainbow and brook trout…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
L⛰
#11
Lost Lake
Good
27.9 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny then Sunny and Breezy · 72°F · 20 mph wind
Lost Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the Roosevelt National Forest near Nederland, Colorado. The lake is stocked with rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout, making it a…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
L⛰
#12
La Jara Reservoir
Good
31.1 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Sunny · 83°F · 15 mph wind
The La Jara Reservoir fishing area in Colorado offers a great spot for trout fishing, with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout commonly found in the reservoir. Nearby activities…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
P⛰
#13
Platoro Reservoir
Good
32.4 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny then Sunny and Breezy · 72°F · 20 mph wind
Platoro Reservoir in Colorado is a popular fishing area that offers a variety of fish species, including rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. Nearby activities include camping…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
L⛰
#14
Lagunitas Creek Fishing
Good
17.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Sunny · 84°F · 15 mph wind
Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I am unable to provide a fishing guide summary of the Lagunitas Creek Fishing area in Colorado, USA as there is no such location. It is…
Why 34: live conditions (good)
34Rated
Fishing near Chama
The Chama area has 14 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Chama
How are these fishing spots ranked?
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