Things to do in New Mexico, United States: The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

December 30, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

With its rich cultural heritage from Native American and Spanish settlers, New Mexico has been both a Spanish colony and a Mexican colony, and still retains a strong individual identity within the United States. The landscape is breathtaking, the food incredible, and there is a thriving cultural scene, all of which makes New Mexico, and Santa Fe in particular, a great place all year long.
Restaurants in New Mexico

1. The Reel Life

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5.0 based on 61 reviews

The Reel Life

Welcome to Santa Fe’s premier Fly Shop and Guide Service! We specialize in guiding public and private waters throughout northern New Mexico. Our full service fly shop is conveniently located inside the De Vargas Mall and stocks everything you need to make your next fishing trip a success. Our staff of patient and professional instructors can help you maximize your time on the water, all the while improving your Fly Fishing skills. We guide full and half day trips on the Pecos, Chama, Rio Grande, Brazos, Jemez and more! In March of 2014 The Reel Life was purchased d by Nick Streit and Ivan Valdez and the store was moved to its current location inside the De Vargas Mall at 526 North Guadalupe. Both native New Mexican's, Nick and Ivan have extensive expireince fly fishing and guiding in the Santa Fe area. Nick also owns the Taos Fly Shop and has built a reputation as one of New Mexico's top guides. When he was 17 he was on the Junior US Fly Fishing team that placed 2nd in Europe. Nick has guided and fished all over the world, cutting his teeth on rivers from Alaska to Argentina, not to mention the salt flats of the Caribbean.

2. New Mexico Adventure Company

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5.0 based on 504 reviews

New Mexico Adventure Company

3 Hour Wilderness Adventure Tour 3 Times A Day (9 Am, 1 Pm And 4:30 Pm) 7 Days A Week. Safari Style- Convertible Top, Able To Accommodate 12 People Comfortably We Will Take You Panning For Gold. Lots Of History Of The Ute Indian, Gold Rush And The Old West 100% Wilderness Wildlife Always Possible (elk, Black Bear, Big Horn Sheep) OUR SEASON STARTS THE FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER (UNTILL IT STARTS SNOWING)

3. Fagan's Guided Fly Fishing

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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Fagan's Guided Fly Fishing

Operating under special usage permit to access Carson National Forest, Guide Jeff Fagan has a variety of trips available for the novice or experienced angler. Join him for a day of fly fishing the best holes in the area. You will enjoy a great experience in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Fly rod, tackle, and waders are provided. All participants must provide a valid NM fishing license.

4. Taos Fly Shop

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5.0 based on 55 reviews

Taos Fly Shop

Taos Fly Shop is a full service year round fly shop. It was the first fly shop in Taos, opened in 1980 by Taylor Streit. Taylor closed the shop in ’87 though he continued to guide the area while authoring three books on the subject. After a 17 year hiatus, Taylor’s son Nick re-opened the Taos Fly Shop in 2004. Nick still owns and operates the store while Taylor manages the guiding business, using the shop as his base. We pride ourselves at being friendly and helpful, providing an easy going, non-intimidating atmosphere. We carry a great selection of equipment for all price ranges and experience levels. Whether you’re looking for technical advice on equipment, the “hot fly”, or your first fly rod, Taos Fly Shop is happy to help.

5. Cutthroat Fly Fishing

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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Guided fly fishing trips with complete instruction for anglers of all levels. Beginners more than welcome. Complete instruction, and all equipment are included in my fee. Half or full days available. Over 20 years experience guiding and teaching fly fishing.

6. Fishtail Ranch

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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Fishtail Ranch

Fishtail Ranch Outfitters specializes in Fair Chase Hunts for Free Ranging Elk. Offering both private land hunts in Northern New Mexico and pack-in public land hunting in Southern Colorado. In addition to the fall hunting schedule, we off guided fishing during the summer in the beautiful Chama Valley of Northern New Mexico.

7. Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips

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5.0 based on 151 reviews

Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips

Land of Enchantment Guides is an ORVIS endorsed fly fishing guide service offering single day guided trips and all inclusive multi-day fishing packages on the best rivers, streams, lakes and private ranches in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. We have excellent fishing throughout the year, with lots of fish to be caught. Our experienced fly fishing guides will do their best to ensure that you have fun along with the chance to develop and improve your fly fishing skills. Beginners to expert anglers are all welcome. Any fishing gear needed (rods and reels, custom tied flies, waders and wading shoes, etc.) is provided for all our trips, at no additional cost. Hors d'oeuvres, a nice lunch, drinks and snacks are also included on our full-day trips. Our trips are based out of the Santa Fe, Chama, and Taos areas as well as on the San Juan River. Please check out our website, send us and email and/or give us a call if you have any questions or need more information.

8. Santa Fe Fly Fishing School

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Santa Fe Fly Fishing School

If you are interested in learning to fly fish or to improve your fly fishing skills, we invite you to visit us for a day or more of private fly fishing instruction on the Pecos River in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northern New Mexico. Fly fishing education is our primary focus. We will help you develop the skills you need to be more successful at trout fishing with a fly rod.

9. Born N' Raised Guide Service on the San Juan River

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Born N' Raised Guide Service on the San Juan River

Each Born N' Raised guide has years of experience and knows the river -- Easily accommodating one-on-one instruction or grand fishing groups with the largest guiding staff on the San Juan. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced fly-fisher, you can be sure our skilled and hospitable guides will personalize your fly-fishing adventure on the San Juan.

10. Lone Star Fly Fishing

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Lone Star Fly Fishing

All inclusive guided fly fishing excursions. Specializing in showcasing New Mexico's natural beauty.

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