Today's Best Fishing Times for
Santa Fe, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Santa Fe, United States ? Today is a average 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 near Santa Fe, New Mexico centers on cold, clear mountain trout water in the Sangre de Cristo range and productive desert reservoirs on the Rio Grande system. Anglers target wild and stocked trout in cool freestone streams and high-country lakes, plus warmwater species in Cochiti Lake and other nearby impoundments. The Santa Fe fishing scene blends technical fly fishing with accessible shore and kayak opportunities in a compact, day‑trip friendly radius. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:30 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.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
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  • Visibility:
    83%
  • Waning Gibbous - 83% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,405 km
    Proximity:
    14.8 %
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 Santa Fe
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:16 am - 05:16 am
  • minor Time:
    08:16 am - 10:16 am
  • major Time:
    03:36 pm - 05:36 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:56 pm - 12:56 am
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 Waning Gibbous at 83% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average 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 -3 hour and -23 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Denver • Thu, 4 Jun 00:52 • 35.687, -105.938
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Current Fishing Weather

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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.
Selected Weather Station: Santa Fe, US
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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 Santa Fe

Fishing around Santa Fe revolves around two main options within easy driving distance: coldwater trout streams flowing out of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and warmwater lakes on the middle Rio Grande corridor. This combination lets anglers switch between precise fly fishing for trout and power‑fishing tactics for bass, walleye, and catfish almost year‑round.

Seasonal patterns are driven by elevation and snowmelt. Late March through June, snowmelt bumps flows on the Pecos River, Rio Nambe, Rio Chama, and the small creeks near Santa Fe, creating prime nymph and streamer fishing as water starts to clear. Mid‑summer brings classic dry‑fly action in the mornings and evenings on small, shaded tributaries, while midday fishing shifts to deeper runs and undercut banks. Fall (September–November) is the best all‑around season, with aggressive pre‑spawn brown trout and stable flows; it’s also when nearby reservoirs like Cochiti and Abiquiu turn on for walleye and smallmouth as water temperatures cool. Winter fishing focuses on tailwater stretches and slow pools with small nymphs; on the lakes, slow presentations with jigs or live bait near deeper structure are key.

Habitat types vary sharply within an hour of Santa Fe. High-country creeks and rivers feature pocket water, small plunge pools, and tight canyon runs where stealth and short casts are more important than distance. Larger rivers below dams, such as the Rio Chama tailwater, offer long riffle‑run‑pool sequences, ideal for indicator nymphing and streamer swinging. For warmwater species, Cochiti Lake and other Rio Grande reservoirs present rocky points, flooded timber, riprap banks, and coves that hold bass, walleye, catfish, and panfish.

Common techniques for trout near Santa Fe include indicator nymphing with bead‑head mayfly and stonefly patterns, Euro‑style tight‑line nymphing in pocket water, and classic attractor dry flies during summer terrestrial and caddis activity. Small streamers stripped tight to structure produce the larger brown trout, especially in off‑color water after storms. Light spinning tackle with inline spinners, small spoons, and drifted salmon eggs works well for stocked and mixed trout water, especially where wading is limited.

Warmwater tactics on nearby reservoirs are straightforward but benefit from attention to structure and wind. For bass and walleye, focus on rocky points, drop‑offs, and wind‑blown banks. Productive approaches include:

  • Jig and soft‑plastic combinations crawled along bottom for walleye and smallmouth.
  • Crankbaits and lipless cranks burned over points when baitfish are pushed shallow.
  • Texas‑rigged plastics and jigs pitched to rock, brush, or riprap for largemouth and smallmouth.
  • Slip‑float rigs, cut bait, or stink baits set along channel edges and main‑lake humps for catfish.

Tactical tips for Santa Fe anglers include adjusting to rapidly changing water clarity after monsoon storms, fishing early and late during midsummer heat, and downsizing flies and lures during low, clear fall conditions. Polarized glasses are critical to read seams, shelves, and submerged structure in both rivers and lakes. Wading anglers should move slowly, fish each pocket thoroughly, and use long leaders with lighter tippet in clear trout water. On lakes, pay close attention to wind direction: it often positions bait and predators on specific shorelines, dramatically improving catch rates.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Santa Fe area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Santa Fe. 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 de los Lovatos - 0.74191167215km , Arroyo Saiz - 0.86046807808km , Arroyo del Rosario - 0.93547355159km , Arroyo de la Piedra - 0.94094325424km , Arroyo Barranca - 0.94094325424km , Arroyo Tenorio - 1.17375274097km , Arroyo Ranchito - 1.46100123684km , Arroyo Mascaras - 1.56955903659km , Arroyo Torreon - 2.98661873196km , Two Mile Reservoir Dam - 3.97577876478km , Aztec Springs Creek - 4.39386747609km , Nichols Dam - 5.2902567952km , Little Tesuque Creek - 5.69867020044km , Arroyo Gallinas - 6.48721831926km , Tesuque Creek - 6.55572038925km , Agua Sarca Creek - 7.16793511104km , McClure Dam - 9.44583256344km , Arroyo de las Trampas - 11.01953816791km , Arroyo de los Frijoles - 13.80870459056km , Arroyo Cuma - 13.8262484278km , North Fork Tesuque Creek - 13.94718624279km , South Fork Tesuque Creek - 13.94718624279km , Nambe Falls Dam - 15.13729766079km , Arroyo de los Chamisos - 18.13060662939km , Arroyo de los Tanques - 18.35762489014km , Arroyo Calabasas - 18.40168812357km , Hagen Creek - 18.72116309307km , Calabasa Arroyo - 19.21505053588km , Nambe Lake - 19.24815164967km , Rio Nambe - 19.54231216743km , Rio en Medio - 19.54231216743km , Rio Chupadero - 20.67445451432km , Arroyo Ancho - 22.34716336547km , Bonanza Creek - 22.51238817156km , Arroyo Cuyamungue - 22.87098217957km , Spirit Lake - 23.00903836437km , Arroyo de los Guardunos - 23.14517172328km , Lake Katherine - 23.41053878319km , Doctor Creek - 23.48092692466km , Cienega Creek - 24.11252529876km

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