Stream Report for December 1, 2005

Fishing Report fo December 1, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are into their
spawn in New Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their
spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area
usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have
cleaned a
circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the
spawing pair
over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 124 cfs in the Upper Box and 382 cfs at
Pilar
The water is quite clear and wadable flows. Fish smaller flies like
flashback pheasant tails,
red, black or cream midge larva, and black woolly buggers. Some late
evening dry fly
action on size18-20 adams or parachute adams or Griffith's Gnats. Pike
are also hitting large streamers. Big rabbit strip flies and wool
headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 525 cfs at Navajo Dam

For some has been good lately with nice mid-day baetis hatches.
Water is clear and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in the afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
parachute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is slow on the Pecos. Fishing
is tough with the latest cold snap, and is definitely tougher above
Terrero.
Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River

Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Mid-day fishing is best with the arrival of colder water. Best
reports have been from deeper sections of the Jemez mountains streams.
The main stem Jemez was stocked last week between Jemez Pueblo and La
Cueva.
Some fish are being caught on dry flies but, most are caught on dry
dropper rigs using small beadheads and egg patterns.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 365 cfs and 130 from
Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado and may be even more so since the
releases came up. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande.
The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there as well as
streamers. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu.
It is a Special Trout Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish.
Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are into their spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 28, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 28, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are into their
spawn in New Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their
spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area
usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have
cleaned a
circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the
spawing pair
over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 299 cfs in the Upper Box and 537 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing is slow with the latest cold snap to hit New Mexico on the Rio
Grande.
The water is quite clear and wadable flows. Fish smaller flies like
flashback pheasant tails,
red, black or cream midge larva, and black woolly buggers. Some late
evening dry fly
action on size18-20 adams or parachute adams or Griffith's Gnats. Pike
can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with any cloudy weather. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
parachute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is slow on the Pecos. One of our stretches was iced over this
morning. Fishing
is tough with the latest cold snap, and is definitely tougher above
Terrero.
Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River

Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Mid-day fishing is best with the arrival of colder water. Best
reports have been from deeper sections of the Jemez mountains streams.
The main stem Jemez was stocked last week between Jemez Pueblo and La
Cueva.
Some fish are being caught on dry flies but, most are caught on dry
dropper rigs using small beadheads and egg patterns.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 335 cfs and 130 from
Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado and may be even more so since the
releases came up. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande.
The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there as well as
streamers. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu.
It is a Special Trout Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish.
Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are into their spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 25, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 25, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are into their
spawn in New Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their
spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area
usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have
cleaned a
circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the
spawing pair
over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 323 cfs in the Upper Box and 544 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing is on the rebound with clearing water and wadable flows. Fish
bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains off color. Flies to use are
flashback pheasant tails,
red midge larva, and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly
action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with any cloudy weather. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
parachute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 47 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is slower with the latest cold snap, and is definitely tougher fishing
above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River

Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Mid-day fishing is best with the arrival of colder water. Best
reports have been from deeper sections of the Jemez mountains streams.
Some fish are being caught on dry flies but, most are caught on dry
dropper
rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 335 cfs and 130 from
Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado and may be even more so since the
releases
came up. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande.
The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there as well as
streamers. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu.
It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are into their spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 23, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fishing Report fo November 23, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are into their
spawn in New Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their
spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area
usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have
cleaned a
circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the
spawing pair
over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 363 cfs in the Upper Box and 565 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing is on the rebound with clearing water and wadable flows. Fish
bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains off color. Flies to use are
flashback pheasant tails,
red midge larva, and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly
action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with any cloudy weather. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
parachute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 47 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is slower with the latest cold snap, and is definitely tougher fishing
above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River

Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Mid-day fishing is best with the arrival of colder water. Best
reports have been from deeper sections of the Jemez mountains streams.
Some fish are being caught on dry flies but, most are caught on dry
dropper
rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 335 cfs and 130 from
Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado and may be even more so since the
releases
came up. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande.
The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there as well as
streamers. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu.
It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are into their spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 21, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 21, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Contrary to other published reports, our wild trout friends, brown
trout are into their
spawn in New Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their
spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area
usually
located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a
circular
spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair
over
their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 393 cfs in the Upper Box and 588 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing is on the rebound with clearing water and wadable flows. Fish
bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains off color. Flies to use are
flashback pheasant tails,
red midge larva, and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly
action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 46 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is may be slower with the latest cold snap, and is definitely tougher
fishing
above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 24 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez.
Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Mid-day fishing is best with the arrival of colder water. Best
reports
have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of
the Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies
but, most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 335 cfs and 130 from
Abiquiu.
Water is murky below El Vado and may be even more so since the releases
came up. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande.
The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there as well as
streamers. Please report
anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are into their spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 16, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 16, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Contrary to other published reports, our wild trout friends, brown trout are into their
spawn in New Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their
spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually
located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular
spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over
their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 456 cfs in the Upper Box and 648 cfs at
Pilar

Just when fishing was on the rebound, all of the diversions in Colorado
have been turned off and we are seeing an increase of water coming
across the state line. This is all natural flow and something we'll
probably see for most of the winter. Fish bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails,
red midge larva, and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 34 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is may be slower with the latest cold snap, and is definitely tougher fishing
above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 26 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez.
Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Mid-day fishing is best with the arrival of colder water. Best reports
have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of
the Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies
but, most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 350 cfs and 71 from Abiquiu.
Water is murky below El Vado and may be even more so since the releases
came up in the last 24 hours. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande.
The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report
anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are into their spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.




High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun



High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 15, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 15, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Contrary to other published reports, our wild trout friends, brown trout are into their spawn in New
Mexico right now. Take extreme care not to damage their spawning beds know as
redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually located in the
tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular spot of
gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over
their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 491 cfs in the Upper Box and 711 cfs at
Pilar

Just when fishing was on the rebound, all of the diversions in Colorado
have been turned off and we are seeing an increase of water coming
across the state line. This is all natural flow and something we'll
probably see for most of the winter. Fish bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 49 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 26 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez.
Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Best reports have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of
the Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies
but, most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 255 cfs and 71 from Abiquiu.
Water is murky below El Vado. Fly choices are the same as the Rio
Grande. The water below Abiquiu is clearing. Small midge, baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report
anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are starting to spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.




High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 14, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 14, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are starting their spawn in New
Mexico. Take extreme care not to damage their spawning beds know as
redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually located in the
tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular spot of
gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over
their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 517 cfs in the Upper Box and 711 cfs at
Pilar

Just when fishing was on the rebound, all of the diversions in Colorado
have been turned off and we are seeing an increase of water coming
across the state line. This is all natural flow and something we'll
probably see for most of the winter. Fish bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains
off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 46 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 26 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez.
Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Best reports have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of
the Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies
but, most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 255 cfs and 71 from Abiquiu.
Water is murky below El Vado. Fly choices are the same as the Rio
Grande. The water below Abiquiu is quite clear. Small midge and baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report
anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are starting to spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 12, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 12, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are starting their spawn in New
Mexico. Take extreme care not to damage their spawning beds know as
redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually located in the
tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular spot of
gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over
their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have
something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few
years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild
friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 531 cfs in the Upper Box and 719 cfs at
Pilar

Just when fishing was on the rebound, all of the diversions in Colorado
have been turned off and we are seeing an increase of water coming
across the state line. This is all natural flow and something we'll
probably see for most of the winter. Fish bigger flies with flash and
sparkle as long as the water remains
off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size18-20
adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 587 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 53 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 26 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez.
Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Best reports have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of
the Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies
but, most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and
Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 255 cfs and 71 from Abiquiu.
Water is murky below El Vado. Fly choices are the same as the Rio
Grande. The water below Abiquiu is quite clear. Small midge and baetis
nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report
anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout
Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a
serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better
fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no
minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are
really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout
river. Browns are starting to spawn and have a tough time of it in what
water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron
until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 10, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 10, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are starting their spawn in New Mexico. Take extreme care not to damage their spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few years, we should all put forth the effort to ensure that our wild friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 342 cfs in the Upper Box and 501 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing had been good prior to increased releases out of Platoro
Resevoir in Colorado. Water is clarity is improving over last week.
Fish bigger flies with flash and sparkle as long as the water remains
off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size
18-20 adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 581 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 53 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 23 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez. Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky fish. Best reports have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of the Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies but, most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 255 cfs and 69 from Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande. The water below Abiquiu is quite clear. Small midge and baetis nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout river. Browns are starting to spawn and have a tough time of it in what water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun



High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 9, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 9, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are starting their spawn in New Mexico. Take extreme care not to damage their spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few years, all the efforts we can put forth to ensure that our wild friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 312 cfs in the Upper Box and 482 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing had been good prior to increased releases out of Platoro
Resevoir in Colorado. Water is clarity is improving over last week.
Fish bigger flies with flash and sparkle as long as the water remains
off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size
18-20 adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 543 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 53 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 23 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez. Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Best reports have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of the
Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies but,
most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 255 cfs and 69 from Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande. The water below Abiquiu is quite clear. Small midge and baetis nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout river. Browns are starting to spawn and have a tough time of it in what water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun



High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 9, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 9, 2005

Attention All Anglers!

Our wild trout friends, brown trout are starting there spawn in New Mexico. Take exteme care not to damage their spawning beds know as redds, by careless wading. A redd is an area usually located in the tail of a pool where the spawning fish have cleaned a circular spot of gravel and is quite visible. You may also see the spawing pair over their redds. Please do not cast to these fish as they clearly have something more important to do. With the droughts of the past few years, all the efforts we can put forth to ensure that our wild friends are successful in making more trout.

Rio Grande Flows Currently 312 cfs in the Upper Box and 482 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing had been good prior to increased releases out of Platoro
Resevoir in Colorado. Water is clarity is improving over last week.
Fish bigger flies with flash and sparkle as long as the water remains
off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size
18-20 adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 543 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 53 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above Terrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 23 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Game and Fish have recently stocked on the mainstem of the Jemez. Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Best reports have been from Fenton Lake and deeper sections of the
Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies but,
most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Chama River

I've had some good reports from the Chama River below El Vado and Abiquiu dams. Releases from El Vado are at 255 cfs and 69 from Abiquiu. Water is murky below El Vado. Fly choices are the same as the Rio Grande. The water below Abiquiu is quite clear. Small midge and baetis nymphs and dries or streamers are what's working there. Please report anyone taking more than the limit at Abiquiu. It is a Special Trout Water with a reduced bag limit of three fish. Overharvesting is a serious problem below Abiquiu dam and elsewhere in New Mexico. Better fishing will not happen through complacency.

Cimarron River below Eagle Nest dam

Flows out of Eagle Nest dam are at ZERO cfs. Unfortunately there is no minimum flow requirements from the dam operators here, so the fish are really under pressure. The Cimarron is a predominately brown trout river. Browns are starting to spawn and have a tough time of it in what water is left in the stream. Please refrain from fishing the Cimarron until Spring.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Stream Report for November 3, 2005

Fishing Report fo November 3, 2005

Rio Grande Flows Currently 347 cfs in the Upper Box and 515 cfs at
Pilar

Fishing had been good prior to increased releases out of Platoro
Resevoir in Colorado. Water is currently murky and fishing has slowed.
Fish bigger flies with flash and sparkle as long as the water remains
off color. Flies to use are flashback pheasant tails, red midge larva,
and black woolly buggers. Some late evening dry fly action on size
18-20 adams or parachute adams. Pike can still be caught in this murky
water. They hunt by "feel" and will be able to detect flies that move
water. Big rabbit strip flies and wool headed streamers are working for
pike.

San Juan River Flows Currently at 661 cfs at Navajo Dam

Fishing has been mixed. For some has been good and tough for others.
Water is murky and visibility is about 3 feet. Best reports have been
below the Lower Flats and from anglers throwing streamers. Not much in
the way of dry fly fishing lately as it's been to sunny. Baetis hatches
should improve with the cloudy weather expected this weekend. Red and
black midge larvae fished behind an attractor in the mornings and an
attractor with a baetis nymph trailer in th afternoons. Flies that are
working include #20 pheasant tails, brown baetis emergers, rs2's,
paracchute adams, bwo's, and olive wooly buggers or bunny leeches.

Pecos River Flows Currently at 64 cfs above the Village of Pecos

Fishing is still good on the Pecos. Recent plantings and good dry fly
fishing for brown trout has a few anglers going to the Pecos. Fishing
is a bit slower above aTerrero. Keep the flies small. Dry fly dropper
rigs using stimulators or caddis and #18-20 bead heads with a small
shot have been working the best.

Jemez River Flows Currntly at 23 cfs at Jemez Pueblo.

Fishing has slowed over much of the Jemez due to low water and spooky
fish. Best reports have been from Fento Lake and deeper sections of the
Jemez mountains streams. Some fish are being caught on dry flies but,
most are caught on dry dropper rigs using small beadheads.

Conditions can change daily on some of these streams and lakes. Please
call the fly shop for the absolute latest conditions.

High Desert Angler
435 S. Guadalupe
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 988 7688
www.highdesertangler.com
Fall/Winter hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun