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| New Mexico Trout Fishing | |
| Trout Fishing in New Mexico The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Brown trout are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts and the brook trout is the most sensitive to temperature. The others are comfortable in slightly warmer waters. Trout Fishing Lakes in New Mexico Caballo Lake, Eagle Nest Lake, El Vado Lake and Heron Lake are the larger lakes in the state with a healthy population of trout. In addition, some smaller lakes and the rivers flow into and out of these trout lakes may also contain trout. Visit the New Mexico Game & Fish website for information regarding trout stocking in New Mexico. The New Mexico state records were caught from: Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Cutthroat Trout
Organizations & Resources Cutthroat
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RAINBOW TROUT |
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42 lbs - 2 oz |
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31 lbs - 12 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers generally clear flowing waters with turbulence for oxygenation over gravel, rock or sandy bottoms. |
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BROOK TROUT |
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14 lbs - 8 oz |
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5 lbs - 0 oz |
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52 to 64 Degrees |
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Prefers clear cold water with moderate current over gravel, rocks or sand. |
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BROWN TROUT |
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40 lbs - 4 oz |
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20 lbs - 4 oz |
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56 - 64 Degrees |
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Prefers slightly stained cool water with minimum current over rock or sandy bottoms with heavy cover. |
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LAKE TROUT |
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72 lbs - 0 oz |
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31 lbs - 6 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers clear to slightly stained water with significant depths and sandy bottoms in the shallows. |
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CUTTHROAT TROUT |
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41 lbs - 0 oz |
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10 lbs - 2 oz |
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68 - 72 Degrees |
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