Jemez Mountains
Jemez River
Live Conditions
Jemez River — Near Jemez
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
23.65 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
61° / 47°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain showers
59° / 46°
0.47"
Mon
🌧️Rain
47° / 38°
0.26"
Tue
☁️Overcast
53° / 37°
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 248 CFS · 77.2°F · Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Upper sections beginning to ice. Lower river near Jemez Springs still fishable on warm days.
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Jemez River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Jemez River · November · Late Fall
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 77.2°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Upper sections beginning to ice. Lower river near Jemez Springs still fishable on warm days.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Jemez River
Small freestone river in the Jemez Mountains northwest of Albuquerque. Convenient day-trip fishery with mixed wild browns and stocked rainbows.
Regulations
Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply; stocked rainbow trout are the primary species. Sections inside Valles Caldera National Preserve carry separate permit requirements. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Jemez River with more confidence.
Trout Species of New Mexico
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New Mexico Fly Fishing Regulations
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How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
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