Fishing
Hunting and Fishing on the Santa Fe National Forest is a world-class experience.
Lake and Pond Fishing
River and Stream Fishing
With nearly 1000 miles of streams and nearly 20 fish-bearing lakes, the Santa Fe National Forest offers a variety of fishing experiences. You can try backpack fly fishing in the wilderness or a family experience at established fishing areas.
You will find waters that provide warm and cold-water fish habitat. The New Mexico State Fish, Rio Grande cutthroat trout, can be found in some remote areas. Whatever type of experience you are looking for, you will likely find it on or near the Santa Fe National Forest. So, get your fishing license, clean your tackle and head for the waters of your national forests.
A weekly fishing report is available from New Mexico Dept of Game and Fish.
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Baker Flat Picnic Site
Situated in the Gallinas Canyon next to Gallinas Creek. Some suggested uses: picnicking, fishing. Facilities: 5 picnicking units, vaulted toilet, tables, trash bins, and fire pits. Special…
Battleship Rock Picnic Site
This picnic area is located where the San Antonio and East Fork-Jemez Rivers meet. The picnic area is named for the nearby rock formation known as Battleship Rock. Open sun-up to sun-down, the…
Big Eddy Boat Take-out
Important Note: Flows are variable and may not be boatable at times. Check USGS gages before your trip to ensure you have up-to-date flow…
Big Pine Picnic Site
Big Pine Picnic Site is situated next to the Gallinas River in a beautiful Ponderosa Pine mixed conifer forest. Suggested uses: Picnicking, Fishing.Facilities: vault toilet, trash bins, tables,…
Bluffs Fishing Site
The Bluffs Fishing Site offers parking and access to the Lower Jemez River. Located on the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway (NM HWY 4), approximately five miles south of Jemez…
Canones Creek National Recreation Trail #82
Canones Creek National Recreation Trail, 6.2 miles long, begins at Cerro Pavo Trailhead and ends where it meets with Trail 102. This trail offers spectacular views of the Canones Canyon walls. The…
Cecilia Trail #451
The Cecilia Trail is 4.1 miles long. It begins at FR 171 and ends at Trail 452. The trailhead serves as a stop point for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Visitors will find informational…
Chavez Canyon Boat Launch
Important Note: Flows are variable and may not be boatable at times. Check USGS gages before your trip to ensure you have up-to-date flow information.Recommended minimum flows for small craft…
Clear Creek Campground
Elk and deer in the surrounding forest, fish in the Rio de las Vacas and proximity to San Pedro Parks Wilderness make this campground at 8,500' in elevation a veritable spring, summer and fall…
Clear Creek Picnic Site
Clear Creek Picnic Area offers visitors tables and grills. This is an accessible site accomodating vistors with disabilities. Â There is a vault toilet.
