Closer to Red River, there is plenty of fishing for those who like trout and want to get in a quick trip or two. In and near Red River are several opportunities, including a couple of chances for kids to catch trout without worrying about competition from adults. The Red River city ponds are only open to kids under 12 years of age and the handicapped, and the Red River Hatchery Pond near Questa is only open to anglers under 12 years of age, seniors 65 years or older, and the handicapped. Other special regulations may apply. Other options for anglers include Fawn Lakes, located two miles downstream from town on the Red River behind the Elephant Rock Campground.
Goose Lake is a shallow lake located at the head of the Goose Creek tributary.
Cabresto Lake is a 15-acre lake six miles northeast of Questa. Six-acre Middle Fork Lake sits at the head of the Middle Fork of the Red River. The Red River Beaver ponds are located at the end of the pavement on New Mexico 578. Horseshoe Lake and Lost Lake are both accessed by foot in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness area. The Shuree Lakes, located north of Red River in the Valle Vidal unit of the Carson National Forest, carry stringent regulations on manner of take and bag limit.