Author Archives: Karl Moffatt
Need to get away? Check Out Canjilon Lakes
Tucked away deep in the heart of Hispanic northern New Mexico is one of the state’s more secluded high country hideaways. Continue reading
Cabresto Lake a Great High Country Hideaway
Cabresto Lake above Questa in scenic northern New Mexico is hard to reach but well worth the effort. Continue reading
Elephant Butte Lake’s historic lodge, cottages and cabins a great place to stay
History, hot springs and fantastic fishing make a stay in the lodge or cabins at Elephant Butte’s Dam Site a great spring getaway. Continue reading
Winter a wonderful time to visit the Valles Caldera
When the Valles Caldera National Preserve is blanketed in a sea of gleaming snow it’s a great time to visit this spectacular outdoor recreation area in the Jemez Mountains. Continue reading
Ice Fishing at Fenton Lake
Fenton Lake in the Jemez Mountains is open for ice fishing this winter. This year’s winter storms and colder temperatures have produced ice thick enough to safely support anglers and it’s open to ice fishing for the first time in several years. Continue reading
Spring caddis hatch on the Rio Grande should be good to fish in 2018
The caddis hatch on the upper Rio Grande in 2018 should be great for fishing if the warm days and low water flows continue.
“It’s looking good,” says Nick Streit of the Taos Fly shop.
Low snowpack levels in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado means less high and muddy runoff in the big river.
And that makes for good fishing especially during the annual caddis hatch when millions of the bugs emerge from the water to mate along the river. Continue reading
Spring fishing should be good in 2018 despite return of drought
Anglers planning on doing some fishing this season may want to get it done sooner rather than later while most of the state’s reservoirs are still full. Continue reading
San Juan River’s Simon Canyon Run Under Restoration
New Mexico’s trophy trout fishery, the San Juan River below Navajo Dam, will be getting an upgrade for Christmas including two new boat ramps and many in-stream habitat improvements. Continue reading
Trout stocked all winter long in New Mexico to keep anglers happy
Anglers can still catch plenty of tasty fish during the winter as the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish switches from stocking catfish to trout in many statewide waters. Continue reading
Lagunitas Lakes Make for Fine Fall Fishing
Many would argue that autumn is the best time of year to get outdoors and enjoy all that the state has to offer.
The days are pleasantly warm and sunny while nights are crisp and cool. Gone are the summer’s tourist crowds and it is a time locals savor.
One great fall destination that provides all of the above in a remote, backcountry setting is Lagunitas campgrounds in the Carson National Forest just outside the Cruces Wilderness Basin.
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