If you're interested in looking at fish but not catching them, the Game and Fish Department operates six fish hatcheries that are open for touring. South of Santa Fe, you can tour the Glenwood hatchery, near the Gila Wilderness, and Rock Lake in Santa Rosa, the nearer of the two. Call the Fisheries Division at 827-7905 for additional information. The following local operators offer guided fishing trips and gear. High Desert Angler supplies maps, guide books, licenses and the latest fishing reports, including some that are firsthand.
Guides try to avoid crowds and provide personalized service.
Most trips last all day and sometimes into the night. Full-day trips include a light breakfast and hearty lunch. Known World also rents out equipment including rods, reels, waders and boots. The Reel Life Sanbusco Ctr. The Reel Life, which has stores in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, is an outfitter endorsed by the Orvis Company to guide fishing trips and sell the company's high-quality fishing and outdoor gear.