*This school event is closed to the general public*
This event is for the students of Pecos Elementary School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
*This school event is closed to the general public*
This event is for the students of Pecos Elementary School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be fishing with 40 elementary school kids from Dolores Gonzales Elementary School at Tingley Beach. Department staff will review knot tying, setting up a fishing rig and casting procedures and how to put a rig together. Participants will then set up their own rigs to fish.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with 40 elementary school kids from Dolores Gonzales Elementary School at Tingley Beach. The NMDGF Aquatic Education staff will review knot tying, setting up a fishing rig, and casting procedures, and how to put a rig together. Participants will then set up their own rigs to fish.
*This school event is closed to the general public*
This event is for the students of Pecos Elementary School. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
This clinic is open to women of all ages living in northern New Mexico interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. Participants will learn the basic knowledge and skills needed to get them started on the water. Students will learn about the equipment used for fly fishing, how to set up a fly rod and reel with leader, tippet and fly during Part I of the class. The class will cover the different types of flies used for trout fishing, what they represent, knots to attach them, and some strategies and tactics to know when and how to fish them effectively. Part II will cover the basics of fly casting on the water, covering the two most important casts, overhead and roll.
This class will be offered by volunteers from the Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
Registration Details:
Registration opens Sept. 11 at https://forms.office.com/g/Q8JHhztyh1. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
This class is open to women who are interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. This session will focus on fly fishing equipment selection, knot tying, selecting lures/flies, reading the water for best catching results, skills to hook, land and release a fish, what you need before you go, and much more! This is a BYOL (bring your own lunch event).
This class is being offered by volunteers from the Bosque Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and no equipment is required.
Registration Details:
Registration opens on Oct. 2, 8 a.m. at https://forms.office.com/g/MjnCnD93X8. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
*This school event is closed to the general public.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be participating in the annual Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival. Aquatic Education staff will be running the casting skills station for up to 25 fifth grade students at a time. The casting skills station will be one of four activity stations at the festival, and students will rotate and participate in all four stations.
*This school event is closed to the general public.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be participating in the annual Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival. Aquatic Education staff will be running the casting skills station for up to 25 fifth grade students at a time. The casting skills station will be one of four activity stations at the festival, and students will rotate and participate in all four stations.
*This law-enforcement event is closed to the general public*
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off Highway Vehicle act to academy cadets so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.
Class offered for adults who have never fished. Participants will learn fish identification, techniques, equipment and gear, knot tying, casting, and rules and regulations for cold-water fish. Non-mandatory but they can purchase (or bring) the following: spinning rod and spinning reel or spin casting rod and reel, 8-pound monofilament line, and a fishing license.
Registration Details:
See attached flyer. A registrant will scan the QR code and register on-line or use the link on the flyer. Would like this posted to Gov Delivery if possible with the verbiage, “Tell a friend that’s never fished to sign up for this class.” Contact phone number, name, and email will be available at the conclusion of the registration process.
*This school event is closed to the general public*
NMDGF will be fishing with Bloomfield High School wildlife students at Tiger Pond.
*This school event is closed to the general public.
NMDGF will be fishing with Bloomfield High School wildlife students at Tiger Pond.
Registration Details:
N/A. Closed to the public.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
This event is for the students of Southwest Primary Learning Center in Albuquerque. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting, followed by a fishing clinic held at Tingley Beach.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will present a Beginning Fly Fishing course at the Corrales Community Center. We will go over and practice the essential skills necessary to fly fish. The topics covered will include casting, insects, rigs, equipment, knots and reading water.
This event is for the students of Lutheran Elementary school in Roswell. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting followed by a fishing clinic held at Lake Van.
- Camp open to families
- Breakfast, lunch and hot beverages included.
- Will learn ice safety and ice fishing techniques.
- Includes seven hours of ice fishing
Registration Details:
- Event designed for families with prior fishing experience.
- Registration Opens – Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at 9 a.m.
- Registration Closes – Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.
- Registration link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Z9Hm4leykSEuUK
The New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show was started after Bob Gerding passed to continue his legacy of bringing together people who spend time outdoors in New Mexico. The Department sponsors several activities at this annual event, including a catch-and-release fish pond for kids that gives them an opportunity to win prizes from the many vendors participating. Several calling contests are also taking place, including turkey and elk. Conservation officers will be on hand with the Poach Coach to answer questions, as will several biologists and other Department employees. The event is free to those who have a valid hunting or fishing license. Entry fee is $3 for all others.
Vendor Application is available by contacting Star Gonzales at estelle.gonzales@dgf.nm.gov
The New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show was started after Bob Gerding passed to continue his legacy of bringing together people who spend time outdoors in New Mexico. The Department sponsors several activities at this annual event, including a catch-and-release fish pond for kids that gives them an opportunity to win prizes from the many vendors participating. Several calling contests are also taking place, including turkey and elk. Conservation officers will be on hand with the Poach Coach to answer questions, as will several biologists and other Department employees. The event is free to those who have a valid hunting or fishing license. Entry fee is $3 for all others.
Vendor Application is available by contacting Star Gonzales at estelle.gonzales@dgf.nm.gov
The New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show was started after Bob Gerding passed to continue his legacy of bringing together people who spend time outdoors in New Mexico. The Department sponsors several activities at this annual event, including a catch-and-release fish pond for kids that gives them an opportunity to win prizes from the many vendors participating. Several calling contests are also taking place, including turkey and elk. Conservation officers will be on hand with the Poach Coach to answer questions, as will several biologists and other Department employees. The event is free to those who have a valid hunting or fishing license. Entry fee is $3 for all others.
Vendor Application is available by contacting Star Gonzales at estelle.gonzales@dgf.nm.gov
This event is for the students of Monte Del Sol School in Santa Fe. The fishing workshop will cover safety, knots, equipment and casting. This event is closed to the public.