Rio Grande
Rio Grande
Live Conditions
Rio Grande — At Embudo
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
24.16 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°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
☁️Overcast
96° / 64°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
93° / 60°
Sat
☁️Overcast
94° / 64°
Sun
☀️Clear sky
91° / 63°
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 Grande.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Rio Grande conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Rio Grande · June · Early Summer
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 76.5°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving
Post-runoff prime opening late month. Caddis (size 14-16) heavy when flows settle. PMDs (size 16-18) starting. Yellow Sallies (size 14). Salmonflies (size 4-6) in canyon — iconic Rio Grande hatch.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Rio Grande
Iconic river through the Rio Grande Gorge near Taos. Wild brown trout in a dramatic basalt canyon with excellent caddis and stonefly hatches.
Regulations
Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply through the Upper Box and Taos Box sections. New Mexico fishing license required. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.