Discover Ute Lake New Mexico, a scenic Canadian River reservoir near Logan and Tucumcari. Explore largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and walleye fishing, seasonal techniques, spinning tackle, camping, wildlife, boat access and nearby lodging.
New Mexico Outdoors
Ute Lake New Mexico Bass Fishing: Largemouth & Smallmouth Guide
Ute Lake in northeastern New Mexico offers outstanding opportunities to pursue largemouth and smallmouth bass among rocky points, submerged channels and sandstone shorelines. Discover seasonal fishing patterns, productive water temperatures, baitcasting and spinning tackle, public boat access, camping, lodging and the remarkable state-record smallmouth caught at Ute Lake.
Ute Lake New Mexico Walleye Fishing: Best Lures, Seasons and Locations
Ute Lake in northeastern New Mexico offers rewarding walleye fishing among rocky points, submerged channels and broad open-water structure. Discover seasonal fishing patterns, productive water temperatures, spinning rods and reels, jigging techniques, public boat access, camping and lodging near Logan and Tucumcari.
Conchas Lake New Mexico Walleye Fishing: Best Lures, Seasons & Locations
Conchas Lake in northeastern New Mexico offers exciting walleye fishing among rocky points, submerged channels and sandstone cliffs. Explore productive water temperatures, spinning rods and reels, jigging techniques, seasonal fishing patterns, public access, camping and lodging near Tucumcari.
Conchas Lake New Mexico Bass Fishing: Largemouth & Smallmouth Guide
From rocky smallmouth points to sheltered largemouth coves, Conchas Lake offers outstanding warmwater fishing opportunities in northeastern New Mexico. Explore seasonal bass patterns, baitcasting and spinning tackle, productive water temperatures, boat access, camping and lodging near historic Tucumcari.
Conchas Lake New Mexico: Bass, Walleye, Crappie Fishing & Camping
Explore Conchas Lake New Mexico, a warmwater fishing destination near historic Tucumcari. Learn where and how to catch largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and walleye, along with tackle recommendations, public access, camping, lodging and travel information.
Conchas Lake State Park: Bass, Walleye, Crappie Fishing & Camping
Discover Conchas Lake State Park, one of northeastern New Mexico’s great warmwater fishing destinations. From rocky smallmouth points to sheltered largemouth coves, crappie schools and walleye structure, this guide covers fishing techniques, seasonal patterns, tackle, public access, camping and travel.
Black Lake, New Mexico: Wildlife and the Lonesome Dove Filming Location
At the southern end of the Moreno Valley lies Black Lake, New Mexico, a quiet natural lake where Paulette and I watched for elk, waterfowl, wild turkeys and black bears. It also became Montana for portions of the classic Lonesome Dove miniseries.
Capturing Fall Colors in Angel Fire: A Photographer’s Autumn Journey
I headed north with an old chainsaw for my son and cameras for myself. What followed was a rainy September journey through the Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Canyon and Angel Fire, where autumn aspens and a remarkably calm flock of wild turkeys turned an ordinary errand into a very special day.
Cimarron Canyon State Park: Trout Fishing, Hiking & Camping in New Mexico
Explore Cimarron Canyon State Park near Eagle Nest, New Mexico, with a longtime local’s guide to Cimarron River trout fishing, hiking, camping, wildlife, photography and mountain weather.
Eagle Nest Lake State Park: Fishing, Hiking & Camping in New Mexico
Explore Eagle Nest Lake State Park in New Mexico with a longtime Moreno Valley resident’s guide to trout fishing, hiking, camping, canoeing, wildlife, photography and the Enchanted Circle.
Rio Grande Gorge at Taos New Mexico: A Drone’s-Eye View
Explore the Rio Grande Gorge near Taos, New Mexico, from the ground and by drone, including the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, river, geology, recreation, drone safety, privacy and responsible aerial photography.