Fly Fishing Taos, New Mexico
Guided fly fishing trips on the Rio Grande and throughout Northern New Mexico.
Based in Ranchos de Taos, Ramblin’ Fly Fishing offers year-round guided trips for anglers of all experience levels.
Taos is one of the Southwest’s premier fly fishing destinations, known for its stunning scenery and exceptional fishing. Whether you’re brand new to fly fishing or have years on the water, we provide the local knowledge, instruction, and on-the-water experience for a safe and memorable day on the river.
Trips & Rates
We target a diverse range of species throughout Northern New Mexico, with an emphasis on trout fishing. Anglers can expect opportunities for rainbow trout, brown trout, Rio Grande cutthroat trout, and brook trout, along with warmwater species including smallmouth bass, northern pike, and carp. What makes fly fishing in Taos and along the Rio Grande truly unique is the year-round variety—no matter the season, there are always fish actively feeding and willing to take a fly.
Wade Trips
1 → 3 Anglers
$350 → $590
Half Day & Full Day Trips
Most fly fishing in Northern New Mexico is done on foot. From the Rio Grande to high mountain streams around Taos, wade fishing is the primary way to access some of the best water in the region.
1 → 2 Anglers
$420 → $600
Half Day, Full Day & Summer Evening Floats
Float the Rio Grande just south of Taos through two productive stretches offering excellent year-round fishing.
Float Trips
When To Book
Spring (March – May)
Spring can be one of the most productive seasons for fly fishing on the Rio Grande. As snowmelt begins and flows stabilize, trout become more active and feeding windows increase. Early-season Blue-Winged Olive hatches appear in March, followed by strong caddis activity through April and May. Spring runoff can vary year to year, but when conditions align, this season produces some of the best dry fly fishing of year on the Rio Grande.
Summer (June – August)
Summer conditions shift from trout fishing to smallmouth bass fishing on the Rio Grande due to warmer water temperatures. Summer is our prime season for fishing our high mountain streams. We have an abundance of water in the area with native and wild trout more than eager to take a dry fly. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains east of Taos and the Tusas Mountains to the west are home to some of the region’s most scenic and productive waters.
Fall (September – November)
Fall is widely considered the best season for fly fishing in Taos and Northern New Mexico. As water temperatures drop, trout activity increases significantly on the Rio Grande. Brown trout become aggressive in preparation for spawning, creating excellent streamer fishing opportunities. Stable flows, cooler weather, and active fish make fall one of the most consistent and productive times of the year.
Winter (December – February)
Winter fly fishing on the Rio Grande can be surprisingly productive. Trout remain active, they just change their feeding approach compared to the rest of the year. Midge hatches can provide late-day opportunities, while deep nymphing rigs and streamer fishing are the go to techniques on most days. Check out our Winter on the Rio section. Winter also opens up opportunities on nearby waters such as the Red River and the Rio Chama, both below Abiquiu Damn and El Vado Damn, which can offer some excellent winter fishing as well.
Your Guide
Eric has spent the past decade searching every nook and cranny of Northern New Mexico in search of wild and native fish.
Eric guides out of a genuine passion for time on the water and a deep appreciation for the ecosystems that sustain it. He takes pride in introducing others to fly fishing in a way that is both engaging and approachable, combining clear, effective instruction with a deeper understanding of the stream ecology.
With a patient, approachable style and years of hands-on experience, Eric creates an environment where clients can relax, build confidence, and fully enjoy their day—while walking away with lasting skills and a deeper connection to the water.
Fishing Report
5 - 1 - 2026 - We've mostly been fishing the Rio Grande, because of how dang good it's been fishing. The water is low, and clear in most areas. I've caught fish from Velarde all the way to the state border. Mostly using a dry/dropper with a bigger caddis or smaller hopper, trailed by a pheasant tail, frenchie, zebra midge, quilldigon, hares ears or something of that nature. We've found success in deeper runs as well, fishing a bigger cranefly, sexy waltz, stonefly or leech has been successful. Streamers are always good in my opinion, just have to find that right retrieve and right time of day, don't sleep on the first lite/last lite situations. Water in the high county is low, but I’ve heard of some people fishing it with reports of some mayfly hatches and the beginning stages of some caddis hatches.
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