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| The Reel Life |
Water flow: 1780 CFS below Abiquiu, 992 CFS below El Vado, 2670 at La Puente
Visibility: 1 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 55 Degrees F
Water condition: Muddy
Best time of day to fish: After Lunch
Best stretch: El Vado spring thru fall, Abiquiu fall thru early spring, La Puente Late June- August
Best access point: Below Abiquiu Dam and below El Vado Dam
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Stoneflies (freestone section) Baetis Craneflies Caddis Midges BWO's
Fish species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rio Grande Cutthroat
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: Santa Fe
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
Indicator rigs on Heron Lake, you can find fish close to shore---no need for a boat. You need to adjust the weight and depths frequently to consistently find the fish.
Substantial runoff through the end of the month.
