STREAM REPORT

Updated May 17, 2026

Flows are stable on the Rio Grande and fishing has been good, get out there before it gets too warm. Improved condtions on the San Jaun. Salmonflies are out on the Pecos. Its already getting hot out there and afternoons have been slower.

Keep an eye on the water temps on the Rio, avoid fishing if water temps get over 65 degrees.

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Pecos River

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Hatches: Baetis, Midges, Caddis, and Terestrials.
Patterns: Hares Ear, Zebra Midge, HDA Fave Variants, Frenchie, Parachute Adams, Low Water Baetis.

Conditions are good in Pecos Canyon, the best fishing has been during the mornings or evenings.

The Pecos National Historical Park's 2026 season is from July 1 to October 31.

Dates must be reserved on the Pecos page of Recreation.gov.

See the Park's website at http://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/fishing.htm for more info on the fishing seasons.

Chama River

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Village of Chama

Hatches: Baetis, Midges, Mayflies & Caddis
Patterns: Pheasant Tail, Salvations, CDC Pheasant Tails, Mop Flies, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis, Irresistible, Chubbies.

Above Heron

Hatches: Baetis, Midges, Mayflies & Caddis
Patterns: Pheasant Tail, Salvations, CDC Pheasant Tails, Mop Flies, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis, Irresistible, Chubbies.

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Below El Vado

Hatches: Baetis, Midges, Mayflies & Caddis
Patterns: Pheasant Tail, Salvations, CDC Pheasant Tails, Mop Flies, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis, Irresistible, Chubbies.

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Below Abiquiu

Hatches: Baetis, Midges, Mayflies & Caddis
Patterns: Pheasant Tail, Salvations, CDC Pheasant Tails, Mop Flies, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis, Irresistible, Chubbies.

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Village of Chama: Low flows and cold water.

Near Heron: Low flows and cold water.

Below El Vado: Flows are fluctuting, fishing is good when flows are reduced, check the USGS gauge before heading out.

Below Abiquiu: Flows have increased and fishing is poor.

Abiquiu Reservoir: Good for Smallmouth Bass and Carp.

The Chama River above El Vado Reservoir in the Rio Chama Wildlife Area, downstream of the stream gauge at Cooper's Ranch, and below Abiquiu Dam are Special Trout Waters with reduced bag limits or catch and release only rules. Please report anyone to New Mexico Game and Fish at 1-800-432-4263.

Rio Grande, Taos Area Waters

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Hatches: Midges, Baetis, Mayflies, Caddis.
Patterns for the Rio: Crane Bombs, Warden's Worries, Mop Flies, HDA Fave Variants, Blow Torch, Pink Tags, Pike flies, Meat Whistles, Dunk and Disorderlies, Sculpzillas, Peanut Envy, Barely Legal.
Patterns for Tributaries: Stimulators, PMX, Chubbies, Elk Hair Caddis, Frenchies, Pink Head Marys, Copper Johns.

Flows on the Rio Grande have declined and will remain low through the summer unless we get some serious percipitation. Warmer temperatures will start to slow things down, fish early or late, avoid fishing if the water temperatures rise above 65 degrees.

Focus on Bass, Carp and Pike!

The pike bite is fair, big streamers with a wire or a shock tippet will keep you from losing fish or flies.

Cochiti Reservoir has been fair for Bass, Pike and carp.

Jemez Mountain Streams

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Hatches: Baetis, Midges, Mayflies, Caddis.
Patterns: HDA Favorites, Frenchies, Crystal Caddis, Tag Nymphs, Zebra Midges, Stimulators, Humpys, Royal Wulfes, Parachute Adams, Comparadun, Hi-Vis Caddis.,

The fishing in the Jemez Mountain streams has been decent, warmer weather will improve conditions.

The Valles Caldera Back Country Access is closed until spring. You must have a day or annual pass and a Backcountry permit to fish in the Caldera. Gates open at 9:00 am and you must check in at the visitor center.

For more information on fishing Valles Caldera, please see their website for info at http://www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/fish/index.aspx. Reservations are made through Recreaton.Gov.

The Fishing Program on the Valles Caldera National Preserve is now under National Park Service rules. Please see the Preserve's website for more details.

San Juan River

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The San Juan is at 375 cfs.

Hatches: Blue-Winged Olives, Midges.

Patterns: Red Annelids, San Juan worms, Zebra Midge, Bling Midge, RS2, Foam Wing Emerger, UV Emerger. Leaches and Buggers.

The flows on the San Juan have stabilized and conditions are excellent, this is the best fishing in the state for now.

Midges and Baetis are the main bugs but don't discount San Juan worms, leeches and streamers.

The Special Trout Water section is all catch and release and has a two fly only rule. If you see someone in violation, turn them into Game and Fish at 1-800-432-4263. Officers have been checking people for licenses, barbless flies, and the number of flies on your rig! File those barbs or go barbless, as the fines are steep!