Fly Fishing New Mexico Guides

Fly Fishing Report & News

Northern New Mexico and southern Colorado fishing report, current local water, weather and fishing conditions along with some general fly fishing news and trout fishing information.

Please scroll down the page to see all of the articles and videos. Good luck fishing!

Fishing Report ~ September 10th, 2024

Fall is almost here and we are looking forward to some great fishing throughout September, October and November. This is our favorite time of year to fish - the air and water are starting to cool, the leaves are beginning to turn yellow and gold, the fish are hungry and the big browns are on the prowl! Check out the latest video fishing report below for more details on what is happening on the water, what our guides have been using and where we have been fishing recently. Good luck and catch em' up!

As always, don’t hesitate to call us for up to date information, if you have any questions and/or would like to book a trip. Even better, stop by our fly shop, The Fly Fishing Outpost, in Santa Fe. We have all the fly patterns and gear you will need for a successful fishing trip (See the article below for more information and directions).



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New Fly Patterns for 2024

We have been getting in some terrific new fly patterns for the 2024 fishing season, all of which we have tested on the water and boy, they sure do work! You can find full descriptions and large pictures of the new flies on this page of our online store: New Flies For 2024. Even better, if you are in the area, swing by our fly shop in Santa Fe and check them out in person.

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Cow Creek Ranch

We are happy to announce that we are now doing both multi-day, all-inclusive fishing packages and guided day trips at Cow Creek Ranch. This amazing private location has over 3 miles of stream and 7 lakes, all of which are full of four different species of trout and, there are some real lunkers! We have been guiding anglers and fishing at Cow Creek Ranch off and on for almost 20 years and feel that it is arguably the finest fishing property in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Please feel free to give us a call if you would like more information about guided day trips or all-inclusive packages. You can also learn more about our all-inclusive packages at Cow Creek Ranch here: Fishing Packages

      
      
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Our Fly Shop:

Come by our fly shop, The Fly Fishing Outpost, for all the best fly fishing equipment and gear available. Located at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe (1297 Bishop's Lodge Road), it is an amazing spot right on the bottom pool of a stream - you can try out a new fly rod on the water.

We have lots of flies, rods & reels, waders, vests and packs, fishing clothing, cool hats, New Mexico fishing licenses and much more...

Please come by and say hi and check it out. Our hours are 9 to 5, every day. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you!


      
      
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Fly Tyer Magazine Article Profiles Shane Parker-Kast

We are very proud to announce that Shane, one of our guides, has been featured in an article in the most recent issue of Fly Tyer Magazine (Autumn, 2020). Many thanks to Fly Tyer editor David Klausmeyer who wrote the piece. You can read a printout (.pdf) of the article by clicking the link below:

Article on Shane Parker-Kast ~ Fly Tier, Guide & Artist
Fly Tyer is the best publication on the market on all types of fly tying and materials. Though primarily a magazine on all things concerning fly tying, it is an equally good source of many fishing skills and techniques. We highly recommend that you pick up a copy at your local fly shop and/or consider getting a subscription. Check out their website: www.flytyer.com

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Fly Tyer Magazine Article about Land of Enchantment Guides

The Autumn, 2017 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine did an article on Land of Enchantment Guides featuring 16 of the custom fly patterns that Shane, Jesse and Noah tie. Many thanks to Fly Tyer editor David Klausmeyer for thinking enough of us to do the article - we are very flattered. You can read a printout (.pdf) of the article by clicking the link below:

Article on Land of Enchantment Guides
Fly Tyer is the best publication on the market on all types of fly tying and materials. Though primarily a magazine on all things concerning fly tying, it is an equally good source of many fishing skills and techniques. We highly recommend that you pick up a copy at your local fly shop and/or consider getting a subscription. Check out their website: www.flytyer.com

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Hank Patterson Explains Trout Unlimited (TU)

Hank Patterson shares his understanding of Trout Unlimited and the importance of membership with a couple new clients. What hoot! Are you a TU member?