Best Fishing Guides in New Mexico

These are the most established fishing guides in New Mexico on the Rio Grande, San Juan River, Cimarron River, ranked by profile completeness on Outguided.

1

Eagle Nest Fly Shack & Lodge

Eagle Nest, New Mexico

Eagle Nest Fly Shack & Lodge is a fly fishing lodge in Eagle Nest, New Mexico. Fish the Cimarron River, Red River, Rio Grande. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout, rio grande cutthroat trout, brook trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Fly Shop available.

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutRio Grande Cutthroat TroutBrook TroutCimarron RiverRed RiverRio Grande
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2

Cutthroat Fly Fishing

Taos, New Mexico

Cutthroat Fly Fishing is a fishing guide service based in Taos, New Mexico. Guided trips run on the Cimarron River, Costilla Creek, Culebra Creek, and Diablo Creek. Primary species are trout. Contact Steve Morris to book a trip.

TroutCimarron RiverCostilla CreekCulebra Creek
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3

Corkins Lodge

Chama, New Mexico

Corkins Lodge is a fly fishing lodge in Chama, New Mexico. Fish the Brazos River, Chama River, Los Pinos River. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutBrazos RiverChama RiverLos Pinos River
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The Lodge and Ranch at Chama

Chama, New Mexico

The Lodge and Ranch at Chama is a fly fishing lodge in Chama, New Mexico. Fish the Private mountain streams, High-country lakes. Species include brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, rio grande cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Brown TroutBrook TroutRainbow TroutRio Grande Cutthroat TroutPrivate mountain streamsHigh-country lakes
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5

Ed Adams Flyfishing

Questa, New Mexico

Questa, New Mexico is home to Ed Adams Flyfishing, a guide service targeting trout. They offer trips on the Cimarron River, Conejos River, Costilla Creek, and Culebra Creek.

TroutCimarron RiverConejos RiverCostilla Creek
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6

FE Guides

Albuquerque, New Mexico

FE Guides is a fishing guide service based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Guided trips run on the Bluewater Lake, Cimarroncita Ranch, Cow Creek Ranch, and Eagle Nest Lake. Primary species are kokanee salmon, musky, pike, and trout.

Kokanee SalmonMuskyPikeTroutBluewater LakeCimarroncita RanchCow Creek Ranch
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The Lodge at Chama

Chama, New Mexico

The Lodge at Chama is a fly fishing lodge in Chama, New Mexico. Fish the Rio Chama, Private Lakes, Private Streams. Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, rio grande cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Brown TroutRainbow TroutRio Grande Cutthroat TroutRio ChamaPrivate LakesPrivate Streams
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8

Vermejo Park Ranch

Raton, New Mexico

Vermejo Park Ranch is a fly fishing lodge in Raton, New Mexico. Fish the Vermejo River, Costilla Creek, Private Lakes. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout, rio grande cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutRio Grande Cutthroat TroutVermejo RiverCostilla CreekPrivate Lakes
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9

Los Pinos Ranch

Terrero, New Mexico

Los Pinos Ranch is a fly fishing lodge in Terrero, New Mexico. Fish the Pecos River, Cow Creek, Private Waters. Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, rio grande cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Brown TroutRainbow TroutRio Grande Cutthroat TroutPecos RiverCow CreekPrivate Waters
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10

Cow Creek Ranch

Pecos, New Mexico

Cow Creek Ranch is a fly fishing lodge in Pecos, New Mexico. Fish the Cow Creek, Private ponds and lakes. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutBrook TroutCutthroat TroutCow CreekPrivate ponds and lakes
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11

Blue Sky Fly Fishing

Navajo Dam, New Mexico

Navajo Dam, New Mexico is home to Blue Sky Fly Fishing, a guide service targeting smallmouth bass and trout. They offer trips on the Navajo Reservoir and San Juan River. Contact Mark Nesbit to book a trip.

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12

The Reel Life

Sante Fe, New Mexico

Run by Ivan Valdez, The Reel Life is a fishing guide service out of Sante Fe, New Mexico. They offer trips on the Corkins Lodge, Cow Creek Ranch, and Perea Lodge. Anglers can expect to pursue trout.

TroutCorkins LodgeCow Creek RanchPerea Lodge
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13

High Country Anglers

Ute Park, New Mexico

High Country Anglers guides anglers on the Cimarron Private Waters and Costilla Creek out of Ute Park, New Mexico. Primary species are trout. Contact Doc Thompson to book a trip.

TroutCimarron Private WatersCostilla Creek
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14

Taos Fly Shop

Taos, New Mexico

Specializing in trout fishing, Taos Fly Shop operates out of Taos, New Mexico. Guided trips run on the Red River and Rio Grande. The shop carries gear, flies, and local water reports.

TroutRed RiverRio Grande
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Rainbow Lodge

Navajo Dam, New Mexico

Rainbow Lodge is a fly fishing lodge in Navajo Dam, New Mexico. Fish the San Juan River. Species include rainbow trout, brown trout, cutbow trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutCutbow TroutSan Juan River
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top fishing guides in New Mexico?+

Outguided ranks guides by profile completeness. The guides listed here have the most detailed profiles — including species, rivers, services, and contact information.

What rivers do New Mexico fishing guides operate on?+

Top rivers include the Rio Grande, San Juan River, Cimarron River, Costilla Creek, Red River. The Rio Grande has the most guides with 7 listed.

What species can I target in New Mexico?+

New Mexico guides target trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, rio grande cutthroat trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, and more.

How does Outguided determine "best" fishing guides?+

Guides are ranked by profile completeness — those with websites, contact info, detailed species and river data appear first. This is not an editorial ranking or paid placement.