NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Saturday, June 3, anglers of all ages can cast their lines into New Mexico’s waters for free. Normally, anglers need a fishing license. Public waters are fair… ...

New Mexico has much to offer when it comes to the great outdoors. The first “Free Fishing Weekend” is June 7-8, 2025, across the state of New Mexico. The second one will be taking place Sept ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — This Saturday, anglers can fish for free in New Mexico as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. Throughout the state, for Saturday only, anyone can fish for ...

How to get a fishing license in New Mexico. Dave Fralix, from Albuquerque, catches a trout in front of the main fish barrier that protects nearly 120 miles of mountain streams from invasive ...

In southern New Mexico, fishing for walleye was slow to fair using plastic baits at Elephant Butte Lake near Truth or Consequences. Fishing for catfish was fair to good using cut bait.

In this Celebrate New Mexico story, Todd Kurtz takes us fishing. A local fly fishing guide reels-in some trout at one of the best fishing spots in the country.