Announcements
This is an update on what is happening at the Valles Caldera. The Preserve is open to the public for recreation with the exception of fishing and five hiking trails. The fish in the East Fork are still showing signs of stress from this summer’s drought, higher temperatures, and wildfire activity. To reduce the stressors on the fish, East Fork fishing will be closed through August 25th. We will reopen the East Fork to a reduced number of anglers (maximum of 5 instead of 10 anglers) on the weekends beginning August 26th. San Antonio fishing will be closed for the ... Read More
I have an update on the status of the VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE. As of this past Saturday (7/30), the Valles Caldera National Preserve is open to the public for recreation with the exception of fishing and five hiking trails. East Fork fishing is closed through August 16th, but will reopen after they have had a chance to assess the area for public safety and post-fire impacts to the fisheries. San Antonio fishing will be closed for the rest of this season, but will reopen next summer. Visitors with reservations can call 866-382-5537 for refunds. More fire information is available at www.nmfireinfo.com ... Read More
New Mexico Trout will not have general meetings during the summer months of June, July, August & September. Next general meeting will be in October 2011 ... Read More
April 2011 Newsletter (pdf file) Contents: Volunteer Opportunity Fly of the Month Meet the Board Calendar ... Read More
New Mexico Wildlife news release: This year’s warm spring temperatures have turned on the game fish across New Mexico, just in time for the new license year that begins Friday, April 1. Season licenses, including vendor fees and necessary stamps to fish on federal lands, are only $35 for New Mexico residents and are good from April 1 through March 31, 2012. That’s an entire year of outdoor recreation for less than the cost of a few trips to the movies. Renew online at http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ ... Read More
General meeting - 13 December, 7:30PM at Sandia Preparatory School (on Osuna near Edith) in the commons area. Guest speaker is Jeff Powell for the Mora National Fish Hachery and Gila trout restoration & recovery mission. He is the Gila trout program manager ... Read More
New Mexico Trout is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of trout fishing in New Mexico’s waters through restoration of riparian habitats and through the education of the public about trout fishing and the value of trout habitats. Whether you are new to fly fishing or have years of experience, you can benefit from membership. We welcome you to get acquainted with us through our website and by joining us at our next monthly meeting. New Mexico Trout is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and we welcome all tax-deductible contributions ... Read More
The Conclave is the event we have all been waiting for. The New Mexico Trout conclave is fast approaching and this year some very special guests have been invited to share their experiences, knowledge, and skills with our fraternity of fellow fly fishers. The Guest Speakers are:
- Baker Salsbury from the Westbank Anglers speaking about the greater Jackson Hole Area
- Jay Murakoshi from California speaking about Baja Fly Fishing and bass fishing with a fly
- Van Beacham from NM, author of "The Fly Fisher's Guide to NM" giving a talk about Wyoming-Green River Area