Conditions
: CHAMA RIVER: Fishing is still reported poor above Chama. Everywhere else below the village is reported fair. Recent snows and cold weather are making for some tough fishing conditions.
Reported by: David Cooper, El Vado Guest Ranch
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An excellent fishing stream
that consistently produces trophy size brown trout.
Access at El Vado lake and
near Ghost Ranch. Section from El Vado Reservoir has been designated as a wild
and scenic river. Fish species include brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee
salmon. A 34 mile stretch of river. Best trout fishing is within several miles
of El Vado Dam.