river in New Mexico, USA
The river of the 20-pound state-record brown trout, with Red Chile catch-and-release water below Cooper's Landing, Green Chile water in the Rio Chama WMA, Xmas Chile water below Abiquiu Dam and a fall kokanee snagging reach. Located in north-central New Mexico from the Colorado line through Abiquiu (Rio Arriba County).
Rio Chama is a river in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Rio Chama can target species including Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Rio Chama.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Rio Chama. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Rio Chama:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Rio Chama:
Anglers at Rio Chama can target species including Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Rio Chama before you cast a line.
Rio Chama is a river in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.