Trout are highly specialized fish adapted to cold, clean, well-oxygenated water. Their biology makes them excellent indicators of stream health across New Mexico. Trout Diet Trout are opportunistic feeders whose diets depend on season, stream size, and available food sources.…
New Mexico’s cold-water fisheries support both native trout species and introduced (non-native) trout. While all trout depend on clean, cold water, native species are uniquely adapted to New Mexico’s watersheds and play a critical role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. Understanding the difference…
Fishing is about being aware. Figuring out which insects trout are targeting or reading a run requires patience and careful observation. My most rewarding fishing experiences are usually about a lot of “work” leading to a well-choreographed presentation and hopefully…
Nicholas Tsapatsaris, M.D., is the Conservation Chair for the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Santa Fe New Mexico. Below you can read his Roadless Rule Support Letter submitted on behalf of Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Key Benefits of…
Trout Unlimited (TU) is hosting their third willow planting, trout fishing volunteer event October 4-5. This is an overnight trip. Come camp above the beautiful Rio San Antonio in Northern New Mexico and be apart of restoring a Rio Grande cutthroat trout…
Join Trout Unlimited New Mexico and the U.S. Forest Service for two days of conservation work to finish much-needed projects before fall. Volunteer days are September 13, 14, and 20, from 9am-1pm each day. Join for one, two, or all three…
Are you a passionate fly-caster looking to share your skills with fellow anglers? The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is creating a team of Truchas Casting Instructors to help local members become better casters and anglers. We want to empower our community…
Fly fishing for trout is one of life’s great joys, connecting anglers to the beauty and tranquility of rivers and streams. However, as water temperatures rise, particularly during the heat of summer or prolonged droughts, fly fishing can become dangerous—even…
It’s hard to forget your first trout on a fly. For me, it happened over twenty years ago on a camping trip with my family along the Upper Conejos River, a high-elevation stream in Southern Colorado where the water runs…