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Rio Chama Fishing

New Mexico Source: usfs-ridb
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36.32488
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An excellent fishing stream that consistently produces trophy size brown trout. Access at El Vado lake and near Ghost Ranch.  Section from El Vado Reservoir has been designated as a wild and scenic river. Fish species include brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. A 34 mile stretch of river. Best trout fishing is within several miles of El Vado Dam.

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

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trailhead • 4.26 km
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trailhead • 5.02 km
WEST RIM VISTA
trailhead • 6.62 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

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Mon, Jan 19
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