A Bad Day of Fishing... There’s No Such Thing

Jeff Fagan has been fishing the high country waters all his life, but for the past 5 years, he’s been showing other people how and where to catch trout.

A musician by trade, he finds the singing waters to be soothing and the daily routine of fishing..... well, it’s anything but routine.

He loves the rivers and streams of New Mexico, but the high country lakes hold a special attraction for the son of the Panhandle.

“Middle Fork is my favorite,” says Jeff. “No question. It’s beautiful and so peaceful. Of course, Goose Lake is great, too.”

Want to go fishing with Jeff? Book a guided trip at Big Horn/New Mexico Adventure, Sitzmark Sports, Red River Central, or Williams Trading Post.

Fishing In Town

The Town of Red River stocks and maintains two fishing ponds in town. The ponds may be closed for administrative purposes at any time.

The East Pond is open to fishing for children 12 years of age and under and handicapped individuals. A license is required for 12 year olds. The fishing season runs through November 15. Bag limits are 3 fish per day and in possession.

The Middle Pond is open to the general public, with no age restrictions. A New Mexico state fishing license is required (age 12 and over). The Season runs through November 15. Bag and possession limit is 3 fish per day.

Signs are posted at each pond. Read them. Carefully.

Purchase a NM license at The Starr, Williams Trading Post or Frye’s Old Town.