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| The Reel Lifet |
Water flow: ICE
Visibility: 59 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 37 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: all day
Best stretch: Lower canyon, Villanueva
Best access point: Plenty of access throughout the river. Public fishing starts at Dalton Day use area.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Stoneflies, Worms, Caddis, Baetis, Eggs, Hares ear
Fish species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rio Grande Cutthroat
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: Santa Fe
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line
Small attractor dries to a sz 18 mayfly nymph
Start focusing your effort at Villanueva State Park. Game and Fish have been stocking there.
