Fishing

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the U.S. West

Marek Senn fishes for trout while Jase Joslin rows their boat down the Yellowstone River, Friday, July 31, near Livingston,…

August 5, 2026

New Mexico

Northwest fishing report: Fishing for catfish fair in Animas River

Bluewater Lake: Kristl Walker landed a tiger muskie while on a camping trip on July 11, using nothing more than…

July 30, 2026

Tri-Cities

Abe’s Motel & Fly Shop reopens under new ownership

Antiquated fuel dispensers replaced with 24-hour credit card-capable systems

July 10, 2026

Associated Press

Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake

Tens of millions of people fish recreationally each year in the U.S.

June 17, 2026

Associated Press

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon

That comes at cost to hydropower

May 27, 2026

Associated Press

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

Oxygen levels in could fall so low that more dead zones appear

May 18, 2026

Department announces New Mexico Fish Art Contest

Youth in grades K-12 can submit artwork through Jan. 31

November 12, 2025

State awards $2.2M to connect 22,000 youth with outdoor programs

Outdoor Equity Fund grants 61 programs in 17 counties

October 1, 2025

Thirty-one years of experience proves to be no help

Even in a drought, fly fishing can be fun with the right steps

September 7, 2025

Update: Colorado wildlife officials order emergency fishing operation as Summit Reservoir drains

State removes bag and possession limits in effort to salvage fish population

July 14, 2025

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

Try some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout

June 1, 2025

Trout fishing ‘very good’ when using nymphs in San Juan River

John and Abi Hunter caught and released 60 rainbow trout using nymphs in the quality waters on Jan. 25 in…

February 12, 2025

It’s cold, now what do I do?

cca Recently, at a New Year’s Day football game watch party, I was asked by someone what I wear to…

February 2, 2025

Northwest Fishing Report: Fishing for pike good with white glide baits in Cochiti Lake

Catfish biting shrimp in Rio Grande

October 16, 2024

Fishing for pike good in Cochiti Lake with white glide baits

San Juan River’s streamflow near Archuleta Monday morning was 596 cfs

October 9, 2024

Northwest Fishing Report: Fishing for catfish good using shrimp in Rio Grande

Fishing for kokanee salmon was slow using spinners tipped with corn in Navajo Lake

October 2, 2024

Northwest fishing report: Trout fishing fair to good in San Juan River

Pike fishing was fair to good when using deep-diving crawdad-pattern Bomber lures and chartreuse crankbaits in Navajo Lake

September 25, 2024

Northwest fishing report: Trout fishing good in Canjilon Lakes

Streamflow near Jemez on Monday was down to 9 cfs

August 28, 2024

Northwest Fishing Report: Fishing for trout in the San Juan River’s quality waters reported as good

San Juan River’s streamflow near Archuleta Tuesday morning was 671 cfs

August 21, 2024

Northwest fishing report: Trout fishing good in Bluewater Lake

Fishing for trout in the San Juan River was good when using bead-head, black midge emerger flies

August 14, 2024

Northwest fishing report: Kokanee biting corn deep in Navajo Lake

Bruce Handrich of Socorro caught his limit of rainbow trout using corn and worms on the Rio Cebolla near Fenton…

August 7, 2024

Northwest Fishing Report: Trout fishing good in San Juan River

Dr. Dave Castillo of Tijeras caught a 28-inch, 14-pound brown trout using a size-22 chocolate midge fly on July 16…

July 24, 2024

Northwest Fishing Report: Catfish biting shrimp in the Rio Grande

Fishing said to be fair to good in Navajo Lake

July 17, 2024

Fishing fair to good in Navajo Lake

Northwest fishing report for July 10

July 10, 2024