New Mexico Fishing Destinations

Rio Fernando Fishing

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout and 3 more species

The Rio Fernando Fishing area in New Mexico, USA is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch rainbow and brown trout. Other fish species present in the area include cutthroat trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass. The nearby Taos Ski Valley offers visitors the opportunity to ski and snowboard during the winter months, while hiking and biking trails are available during the summer. Some helpful fishing tips include using dry flies in the morning and evening, and nymphs during mid-day. The best time to visit is during the summer months of June through August, with average temperatures ranging from 80-90°F. Get driving directions.

RIO FERNANDO FISHING
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Fish Species

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The apache trout is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.

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The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.

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The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.

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Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.

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The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...

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There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.