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Planning your next fishing trip in Albuquerque, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Albuquerque, New Mexico centers around the Rio Grande and a network of stocked urban lakes and reservoirs that offer easy access for anglers. From warmwater species like catfish and bass to cold-season trout stockings, Albuquerque fishing opportunities are diverse and close to town. Anglers can target fish year-round with a mix of river, canal, and pond fishing that suits both beginners and seasoned anglers. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Albuquerque include: Rio Grande (Albuquerque Reach), Tingley Beach, Elephant Butte Lake, Cochiti Lake, Navajo Lake, Abiquiu Lake, Bluewater Lake, Fenton Lake, Jemez River, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 12:9 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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    91%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 91% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 26th September
  • Distance to earth:
    395,748 km
    Proximity:
    23.4 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Albuquerque
Full Moon
Sat, 26 Sep
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Sun, 25 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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    09:39 am - 11:39 am
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    09:53 pm - 11:53 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Denver timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -6 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 91% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -32 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Wed, 23 Sep 06:06 • 35.084, -106.651
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Albuquerque

Fishing in Albuquerque revolves around the Rio Grande corridor and a handful of urban lakes that are stocked regularly and easy to reach. The city’s high-desert climate means cold winter water for trout and warm summer water for bass and catfish, so tactics and target species shift dramatically by season. Most anglers split their time between the main river, irrigation ditches, and community ponds spread across the metro area.

Seasonal patterns in Albuquerque are driven by snowmelt and irrigation flows in the Rio Grande. Late winter through early spring, water is clearer and cooler, which favors rainbow and brown trout stocked in the river and urban ponds. Small in-line spinners, salmon-egg style baits, and small spoons work well when water temps sit in the 40s–50s°F. By late spring, flows rise and warm, and warmwater species like channel catfish, carp, and bass become more active. Summer is prime for night catfishing and early-morning or evening bass fishing when daytime temperatures soar. Fall brings stabilized flows and cooling water; trout feed aggressively again, and bass often push shallow to chase baitfish, making it an excellent multi-species period.

Key habitat types around Albuquerque include the main Rio Grande channel, side channels, irrigation canals, and community lakes such as Tingley Beach, Rio Grande Nature Center area ponds, and neighborhood waters. In the river, focus on current seams, deeper bends, and rock or wood cover. Trout often hold in softer current just off the main flow, while catfish and carp settle into deeper holes and undercut banks. Urban ponds tend to be featureless bowls, so any change in depth, aeration diffusers, or riprap edges becomes a magnet for fish. In reservoirs and larger ponds, submerged brush lines and transitions from mud to rock are high-percentage spots.

Common techniques are straightforward and beginner-friendly. For stocked trout in ponds and slower stretches of the Rio Grande, many anglers fish bait off the bottom with small treble hooks and sliding sinkers, or suspend dough baits and worms under a light bobber. Ultralight spinning gear with 4–6 lb line and small spinners or spoons can cover water quickly and find active fish. Catfish respond well to cut bait, shrimp, chicken liver, and prepared stink baits fished on medium tackle with heavier leaders. Cast to channel edges or the upstream side of deeper holes and let the bait sit. For carp, simple hair rigs or small hooks baited with corn or dough fished on the bottom work well in both the river and ponds.

Tactical tips for Albuquerque fishing focus on timing, stealth, and adapting to water conditions:

  • Fish early and late in summer to avoid mid-day heat and to find more active bass and catfish.
  • Downsize tackle and use natural colors when the Rio Grande runs clear; switch to larger, brighter lures or scented soft baits when flows are high and stained.
  • Walk the banks to locate depth changes, submerged structure, and current breaks before you start casting.
  • In urban ponds, move frequently—give each spot 10–15 minutes and relocate until you contact fish.
  • After flow changes or storms, target inside bends and eddies where food and fish collect.

With varied water and year-round opportunities, Albuquerque offers practical, close-to-home fishing for trout, catfish, bass, and more if you match your tactics to the season and local conditions.

The Best Fishing Spots around Albuquerque

Rio Grande (Albuquerque Reach)

Running through Albuquerque, this broad, slow-moving stretch of the Rio Grande holds carp, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, and the occasional walleye; spring and fall bring the best action as flows stabilize after runoff, while summer evenings can be productive around current seams, islands, and diversion structures within city open space.

Tingley Beach

A popular urban fishing complex just south of Old Town Albuquerque, Tingley Beach features accessible ponds that see seasonal stockings of rainbow trout in cooler months and channel catfish in warmer months, with easy walking paths, clear sightlines for beginners, and steady bite windows at dawn and dusk.

Elephant Butte Lake

New Mexico’s largest reservoir near Elephant Butte and Truth or Consequences is renowned for white bass blitzes, hefty largemouth and smallmouth bass, voracious wipers, slab crappie, and big catfish; spring pre-spawn and summer surface feeds around points, coves, and humps make it a top boat and shoreline destination.

Cochiti Lake

North of Albuquerque near Pena Blanca, Cochiti Lake offers clear water and mesas framing solid fishing for smallmouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish; rocky points, riprap, and submerged structure fish well from late spring through fall, with calmer mornings ideal for kayaks and small boats.

Navajo Lake

Straddling the border near Navajo Dam, this deep, expansive reservoir is a multi-species standout for smallmouth bass, northern pike, kokanee salmon, and trout; points, rocky shorelines, and canyon coves shine from late spring through fall, with trolling and vertical jigging productive for pelagic fish.

Abiquiu Lake

Set along US-84 near Abiquiu, this green-hued reservoir is known for scrappy smallmouth bass, dependable walleye bites, and catfish; target wind-blown points, chunk rock, and ledges from late spring into summer, with finesse presentations and crankbaits both effective as clarity shifts.

Bluewater Lake

West of Albuquerque near Prewitt, Bluewater is famed for trophy tiger muskies alongside seasonal trout and catfish; weed edges, points, and shallow flats produce follows and strikes from late spring through fall, with low-light periods offering the best shot at big fish.

Fenton Lake

A high-country gem in the Jemez Mountains near La Cueva, Fenton Lake provides family-friendly access to rainbow trout with some browns; productive shoreline casting and small craft opportunities peak in spring and fall, and the quiet coves fish well on bright days with light tackle.

Jemez River

Flowing through the scenic Jemez Mountains near Jemez Springs, this freestone river offers pocket-water action for wild and stocked brown and rainbow trout; late spring to early fall brings steady bites in riffles and undercut banks, with clear mornings and post-runoff windows especially productive.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Albuquerque area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Albuquerque. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Arroyo del Embudo - 3.54543430496km , Ladera Storm Drainage Dam Number 15 - 6.36640329267km , San Antonio Arroyo - 6.67172000344km , Ladera Storm Drainage Dam Number 14 - 6.82693586846km , Hahn Arroyo - 6.82929081004km , Ladera Arroyo - 6.99177379315km , Ladera Storm Drainage Dam Number 12 - 7.83371583414km , Mariposa Diversion Channel - 8.13134043253km , Bear Arroyo - 8.20348296064km , South San Antonio Arroyo - 8.51021934049km , Amole Arroyo Flood Detention Dam - 8.5158861907km , North Hahn Arroyo - 8.56618262673km , Borealis Arroyo - 9.1659935601km , Tijeras Arroyo - 9.24505361237km , Mariposa Arroyo - 9.37822551485km , North Rinconada Arroyo - 9.47935396985km , South Rinconada Arroyo - 9.47935396985km , Arroyo del Pino - 9.48772838868km , Hubbell Lake Flood Detention Dam - 9.54500261806km , Boca Negra Arroyo - 9.57187727218km , North San Antonio Arroyo - 9.61319219327km , Middle San Antonio Arroyo - 9.61319219327km , Arroyo del Oso Dam - 9.81995206178km , South Bear Canyon Detention Dam - 9.82251000683km , South Boca Negra Arroyo - 10.57485885474km , Arroyo del Coyote - 10.94818059698km , North Boca Negra Arroyo - 11.15436698406km , Arroyo de Domingo Baca - 11.24183102542km , Arroyo de las Calabacillas - 11.34062827913km , Pino Arroyo Detention Dam - 12.52748274698km , Juan Tabo Detention Dam - 13.13729288169km , John B. Robert Dam - 13.77334083077km , South Domingo Baca Dam - 16.17682325534km , Embudo Dam - 16.23428425936km , Isleta Lakes - 16.36822678395km , Rio Rancho Estates Detention Basin Number One Dam - 18.93548729038km , Isleta Riverside Drain - 19.75263238542km , Arroyo de los Montoyas - 19.85564259601km , Isleta Diversion Dam - 20.07903832828km , Arroyo de las Lomitas Negras - 20.41790794726km

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