May
21
Tue
Fishing with Rio Rancho Senior Citizens @ Liam Knight Pond
May 21 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with the city of Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation & Community Service, Division of Senior Services, at Liam Knight Pond, Corrales, New Mexico on May 21, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

May
22
Wed
Aquatic Insect Lab/Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community @ Monastery Lake
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working with Santa Fe Home School Community by conducting an Aquatic Insect lab and fishing with group participants ranging in age from 7-17 years of age. This event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Commnity @ Cowell's Pond or Monastery Lake
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be conducting a benthic macro-invertebrate aquatic insect lab program, as well as fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community on May 22, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

N/A Closed to the public.

May
29
Wed
Carlos Rey Elementary School Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach @ Tingley Beach
May 29 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Department staff will be teaching a fishing lesson to three different elementary school classes that are participating in the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program. The students will be learning how to assemble rods, tie knots, bait hooks, cast safely and catch, land and release fish. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
1
Sat
4th Annual Free Outdoor Adventure Day @ Liam Knight Pond
Jun 1 @ 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
2024 Annual Foster Family Free Fishing Extravaganza @ Tingley Beach
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will assist with the 2024 Annual Foster Family Free Fishing Extravaganza hosted by the New Mexico Child First Network. This event provides an opportunity for foster families to fish and take part in educational activities, information booths, and giveaways. Department staff will vend free foster family fishing licenses, help with rigging fishing equipment, and assist with fishing instruction for participants.

 

Registration Details:
Open to Foster Families
Register Here

Village of Pecos / Trout Unlimited Truchas Chapter Free Fishing Day at Monastery Lake @ Monastery Lake
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working the fishing station with the Village of Pecos, and Trout Unlimited, Truchas Chapter for Free Fishing Day on June 1, 2024 at Monastery Lake. The Department will loan fishing rigs, tackle and bait to participants in need of equipment.

Jun
4
Tue
Fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC Program @ Cochiti Lake
Jun 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC students on June 4-6. There will be two fishing sessions each of the three days, Session No. 1 is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Session No. 2 is from 1:30-4 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
5
Wed
Fly Fishing with Mora Creative Arts Council @ Morphy Lake State Park
Jun 5 @ 9:15 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working with Fly Fish New Mexico and the Mora Creative Arts Council to conduct a fly-fishing camp with local youth at Morphy Lake State Park. The event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC Program @ Cochiti Lake
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC students on June 4-6. There will be two fishing sessions each of the three days, Session No. 1 is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Session No. 2 is from 1:30-4 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
6
Thu
Fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC Program @ Cochiti Lake
Jun 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Albuquerque Public Schools Jr. ROTC students on June 4-6. There will be two fishing sessions each of the three days, Session No. 1 is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Session No. 2 is from 1:30-4 p.m. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
8
Sat
Fly Fishing 101 Class @ Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Jun 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

This class is open to families who are interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. The morning session will focus on fly fishing equipment selection, knot tying, selecting lures/flies, casting instruction and general discussions on where to go. The afternoon session will be on the water! Casting and fishing instruction will be provided by professional fishing guides and Trout Unlimited -Enchanted Circle Chapter volunteers. Loaner equipment will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have it.

This class will be offered by volunteers from the Enchanted Circle Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Registration opens May  XX at 9 am at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify for the camp, participants must have a Customer Identification Number account with the department and complete the required homework before attending.

Fly Fishing Class with Fly Fish New Mexico and Mora Creative Council @ Coyote Creek State Park
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working with Fly Fish New Mexico and the Mora Creative Arts Council to conduct a fly-fishing camp in Coyote Creek State Park for local youth. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
11
Tue
Fishing Day with Outdoor Learning Program @ Dexter, New Mexico
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NMDGF will be fishing with students from the Roswell Area.

N/A.  Closed to the public.

Jun
13
Thu
Milan Summer Fun Club Fishing @ Grants NM Riverwalk Pond
Jun 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be fishing with the Milan Children’s Summer Fun Club at Grants Riverwalk Park Pond. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
14
Fri
Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp. @ Bluewater Lake State Park
Jun 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp, at Bluewater Lake State Park, on June 14-16, 2024.  Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience but that have never fished for Tiger Muskie.

Registration will open at 8 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  It will close when the camp is full.  Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp.  Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MtrC4pOg4gFD6u.

Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp

Jun
15
Sat
Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp. @ Bluewater Lake State Park
Jun 15 @ 7:00 am – 6:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp, at Bluewater Lake State Park, on June 14-16, 2024.  Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience but that have never fished for Tiger Muskie.

Registration will open at 8 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  It will close when the camp is full.  Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp.  Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MtrC4pOg4gFD6u.

Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp

Ladies Fly-Fishing 101 @ Albuquerque Game and Fish Office
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

This classroom session is open to any women who is new to fly fishing. You will learn the basics of fly fishing, equipment selection, fly selection, how to read the the water, landing and releasing skills, what to know before you head out to the water, fishing trip safety, and more! (Casting skills are not covered during this session) This classroom session is a prerequisite to participate in the TU-Ladies Casting Clinic.

Registration Details:
Registration opens May 27 at 9 am at https://forms.office.com/g/9sdBtpQwwn . Twenty-five slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fly Fishing with Fly Fish New Mexico and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taos @ Sipapu Ski Resort Pond
Jun 15 @ 9:15 am – 12:30 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fly fishing with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taos at Sipapu Ski Resort Pond. This event is closed to the public.

Jun
16
Sun
Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp. @ Bluewater Lake State Park
Jun 16 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish in conjunction with New Mexico Outdoor Adventures will host a Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp, at Bluewater Lake State Park, on June 14-16, 2024.  Campers will be provided with everything from instruction to gear to meals. Campers will need to provide their own fishing licenses, tent or wheeled camper, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. We will have a reserved group camping area at the State Park. Open to families and individuals with previous fishing experience but that have never fished for Tiger Muskie.

Registration will open at 8 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  It will close when the camp is full.  Please only register if you have not previously attended this camp.  Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MtrC4pOg4gFD6u.

Tiger Muskie Fishing Camp

Jun
21
Fri
Fishing with Rio Rancho Senior Citizens @ Liam Knight Pond
Jun 21 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education Program staff will be fishing with the city of Rio Rancho, Parks and Recreation & Community Service, Division of Senior Services, at Liam Knight Pond, Corrales, New Mexico on May 21, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

Jun
22
Sat
“Hook, Line and Sip: Casual Coffee with Game and Fish” – Coffee with the Department @ The Lake House Cafe
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

This event is open to the public of all ages. Anglers, Hunters and Trappers in the Logan, New Mexico, area are welcome to meet with Law Enforcement, Fisheries and Wildlife personnel to ask any questions about the natural resources and use in their area.

Fishing with Adelante Development Center @ Isleta Lakes
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with Adelante Development Center Inc. with up to 25 participants with physical disabilities at Isleta Lakes. The event is closed to the public.

OHV safety day @ Logan, NM
Jun 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm