What flies are hatching on the Rio Chama right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Rio Chama include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Rio Chama?

The Rio Chama is running at 163 CFS at the Below El Vado Dam gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rio Chama fishable today?

Yes — Rio Chama is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 163 CFS at the Below El Vado Dam gauge.

Rio Chama Fly Fishing Conditions

Rio Chama

Fishable163 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Rio Chama — Below El Vado Dam

Fishable

163CFS

Discharge

2.34ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 45 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

23.6 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

75°FOvercast

Wind 4 mph23.6 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

92° / 69°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

91° / 63°

Sat

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Overcast

89° / 65°

Sun

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Clear sky

87° / 61°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Rio Chama.

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What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Rio Chama conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rio Chama · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

PMDs (size 16-18) mid-morning. Caddis (size 14-16) evenings. BWOs on cloudy days. Salmonflies (size 4-6) possible in upper canyon. Wild & Scenic stretches at their best.

Blue-Winged OlivePMDCaddis

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About Rio Chama

Scenic tailwater below El Vado Dam flowing through red-rock canyon country. Diverse hatches and good public access through Wild & Scenic stretches.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisPale Morning DunHopper

Regulations

Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply on the Rio Chama; brown and rainbow trout are the primary species. New Mexico fishing license required. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.