Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Hunting and Fishing on the Santa Fe National Forest is a world-class experience.
Lake and Pond Fishing
River and Stream Fishing
With nearly 1000 miles of streams and nearly 20 fish-bearing lakes, the Santa Fe National Forest offers a variety of fishing experiences. You can try backpack fly fishing in the wilderness or a family experience at established fishing areas.
You will find waters that provide warm and cold-water fish habitat. The New Mexico State Fish, Rio Grande cutthroat trout, can be found in some remote areas. Whatever type of experience you are looking for, you will likely find it on or near the Santa Fe National Forest. So, get your fishing license, clean your tackle and head for the waters of your national forests.
A weekly fishing report is available from New Mexico Dept of Game and Fish.
Hunting
Santa Fe National Forest is home to some of the best big game trophies in the country. One of the only places in New Mexico to hunt Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, the Pecos Wilderness sustains one of the only transplant populations of this diminishing species.
A very popular activity on the forest both for locals and hunters from all over the world, hunting occurs only at specific times of the year. The New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish provides information on permits, species and hunt dates.
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Baker Flat Picnic Site
Battleship Rock Picnic Site
Big Eddy Boat Take-out
Big Pine Picnic Site
Bluffs Fishing Site
Chavez Canyon Boat Launch
Clear Creek Campground
Clear Creek Picnic Site
Cowles Campground
Cowles Ponds Fishing Site