Nov
29
Wed
Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Lutheran School
Nov 29 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Jan
12
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Santa Fe
Jan 12 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

Jan
20
Sat
Family Ice Fishing @ Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Jan 20 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • 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
Feb
16
Fri
New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show @ Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex, Expo New Mexico
Feb 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Feb
17
Sat
New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show @ Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex, Expo New Mexico
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

Feb
18
Sun
New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show @ Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex, Expo New Mexico
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

Feb
20
Tue
Fishing Workshops @ Monte Del Sol School
Feb 20 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Feb
22
Thu
Fishing workshops and clinic @ Coronado Elementary School/Tingley Beach
Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

These events are for the students of Coronado Elementary School in Albuquerque. The clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, fish I.D. and fishing. After the fishing, we will also have a dissection lesson. This event is closed to the public.

Feb
23
Fri
Fishing workshops and clinic @ Coronado Elementary School/Tingley Beach
Feb 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

These events are for the students of Coronado Elementary School in Albuquerque. The clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, fish I.D. and fishing. After the fishing, we will also have a dissection lesson. This event is closed to the public.

Mar
1
Fri
2024 New Mexico Trout Conclave @ Albuquerque, NM - UNM Continuing Education Building
Mar 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will participate in the 2024 New Mexico Trout Conclave, displaying and discussing benthic macroinvertebrate aquatic insects.

Registration Details

  • $30 for Friday workshop
  • $30 for Saturday Conclave
  • $50 for both Kids 13 and under are free with a paying adult Tickets are available online at https://www.newmexicotrout.org/conclave/ and at Los Pinos Fly Shop, 4360 Cutler Ave. NE.
Mar
2
Sat
2024 New Mexico Trout Conclave @ Albuquerque, NM - UNM Continuing Education Building
Mar 2 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

$30 per person, kids 13 and under Free

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be participating in the 2024 New Mexico Trout Conclave displaying and discussing benthic macroinvertebrate aquatic insects.

Registration Details: $30 for Friday workshop $30 for Saturday Conclave $50 for both Kids 13 and under are free with a paying adult Tickets are available online at https://www.newmexicotrout.org/conclave/ , and at Los Pinos Fly Shop, 4360 Cutler Ave NE.

2024 New Mexico Trout Conclave @ Albuquerque, NM - UNM Continuing Education Building
Mar 2 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will participate in the 2024 New Mexico Trout Conclave, displaying and discussing benthic macroinvertebrate aquatic insects.

Registration Details

  • $30 for Friday workshop
  • $30 for Saturday Conclave
  • $50 for both Kids 13 and under are free with a paying adult Tickets are available online at https://www.newmexicotrout.org/conclave/ and at Los Pinos Fly Shop, 4360 Cutler Ave. NE.
Mar
6
Wed
Casting and New Mexico Fish ID Lesson Plan with Bandelier Elementary School @ Albuquerque, NM
Mar 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:45 pm

Department staff will teach three 45-minute lessons to three different third-grade classes that are participating in the Trout in the Classroom program. The lessons will be about New Mexico fishing, how to cast and land a fish and identifying different game fish in New Mexico. This event is closed to the public.

Mar
7
Thu
Casting & New Mexico Fish Identification Lesson Plan with Truman Middle School @ Truman Middle School Field
Mar 7 @ 9:15 am – 4:15 pm

NMDGF will be teaching four 45 minute lessons to four different middle school classes that are participating in the Trout in the Classroom program. The lessons will be about New Mexico fishing, how to cast and land a fish, and identifying different game fish in New Mexico.

Mar
8
Fri
State Game Commission Meeting @ NMDGF Albuquerque Office
Mar 8 all-day
Mar
19
Tue
Fishing with Rio Rancho High School @ Tingley Beach
Mar 19 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be fishing with Rio Rancho High School students at Tingley Beach.

Registration Details:
This event is closed to the public.

Mar
20
Wed
Bandelier Elementary School Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach @ Tingley Beach Albuquerque, NM
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

NMDGF will be teaching a fishing lesson to three different third grade classes that are participating in the Trout in the Classroom program. The students will be learning how to assemble rods, tie knots, bait hooks, cast safely, catch fish, land fish and release fish.

Closed to the public.

Mar
21
Thu
Fishing with Sandia High School PE Classes @ Tingley Beach
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education team will be fishing with PE classes from Sandia High School on March 21, 2024 at Tingley Beach. There will be two sessions of 40 participants, with session #1 in the morning and session #2 in the afternoon. The students learned and practiced their casting skills using the NMDGF Fishing in the Schools Kit prior to the fishing date. This event is closed to the public.

Mar
23
Sat
Youth Annual Fishing Clinic @ Lake Van
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

This Annual Youth Fishing Clinic is sponsored by the Masonic Lodges of the Pecos Valley. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with judging for the largest/smallest fish at 10 a.m. This event is open to participants age 12 and younger. Bring your own fishing equipment. Refreshments will be provided.

Registration at 8 AM

Fly Fishing With Cub Scout Wolf Pack and Fly Fish NM @ Tingley Beach Catch and Release Pond
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish staff will be fly fishing with Cub Scout Wolf Pack 16 and Fly Fish NM at Tingley Beach on March 23, 2024. The event is closed to the public.

Mar
27
Wed
Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Texaco Elem and Oasis State Park
Mar 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The workshops and fishing clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, fish identification and fishing at Oasis State Park. After the fishing, we will also have a dissection lesson.

N/A. Closed to the public

Apr
2
Tue
WIldlifeTrunks and Fishing with Santa Rosa Middle School @ Perch Lake
Apr 2 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Conservation and Aquatic Education Programs will be  presenting Wildlife Educational trunks and fishing with Santa Rosa Mid-School students at Perch Lake.

Fishing Workshops and Clinic @ Artesia Public Schools
Apr 2 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

These events are for the special-needs students of Artesia Public Schools. The workshops and fishing clinic will consist of fishing safety, knots, equipment, casting and fish identification, with fishing at Lake Van.   

N/A Closed to the public.

Fly Tying with Trout In The Classroom (Madela International School) @ Santa Fe, New Mexico
Apr 2 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be working with approximately 20 students who are learning how to tie flies as part of their experience in the Trout in the Classroom program.

N/A Closed to the public.