The river is in great shape and fishing is good, lots of bugs flying around with cold water temperatures. The Rio Mora and tributaries of the Pecos are also fishing well if your looking to escape the crowds.
The Pecos National Historical Park's spring fishing season is over. The summer season will start June 6th. See the Park's website at http://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/fishing.htm for more info on the fishing seasons.
Village of Chama: The upper Chama in the Sargent Wild Life Area is the best option, stretches through town are being stocked, flows are good.
Near Heron: Fishing is decent with lower flows and warmer weather.
Below El Vado: Fishing will be fair until repairs on the dam are completed.
Below Abiquiu: Low flow, low lake level, and muddy water here.
Look elsewhere until fall.
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. The Chama River below Abiquiu Dam has a daily bag limit of 3 fish.
The Rio Grande is clearing and flows are dropping quickly. Fishing for trout is fair due to the higher water temperatures and number of rafters on the river.
Avoid fishing for trout during the warmest part of the day until temps cool!
Conditions are good for smallmouth bass! Fish for bass during the heat of the day.
The pike bite is fair, big streamers with a wire or a shock tippet will keep you from losing fish or flies.
The surrounding mountain streams are good as flows drop and temperatures warm. The Pueblo de Taos, the Santa Barbara, Hondo and the the Rio del Pueblo are all good options for fishing with dry flies.
The Cimarron below Eagle Nest is dam controlled and has a decent flow. The water is a little murky, but fishing is good.
Cochiti Reservoir has been good for Bass, Pike and carp.
