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Rio Grande fishing reports

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Common carp

12 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb 1 oz

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Brown trout

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Channel catfish

26 in · 5 lb

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General info

Rio Grande is a water located in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. It is also intersecting with Alamosa County, Colorado and Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Brown trout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

34°26′43.8″N 106°48′12.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Rio Grande, NM

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Mexico can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Rio Grande

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FAQ about Rio Grande fishing

Rio Grande is a water located in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. It is also intersecting with Alamosa County, Colorado and Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Its coordinates are:
34°26′43.8″N 106°48′12.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Rio Grande by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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