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Jemez River

River fishing  New Mexico · 07:24 - 18:17

Jemez River is a river in New Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
65°
Thu
84%
65°
Best day
Fri
74%
61°
Sat
79%
59°
Sun
81%
52°
Mon
77%
50°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
60°F
Air temp
39°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.1 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:39–08:39 Dusk 17:02–19:02

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:56–02:56 Major period 12:56–14:56 Minor period 17:56–19:26 Minor period 08:27–09:57

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
39°
07:00
39°
08:00
40°
09:00
47°
10:00
53°
11:00
56°
12:00
58°
13:00
61°
14:00
62°
15:00
63°
16:00
64°
17:00
63°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
76%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
62%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
46%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Jemez River is a tributary of the Rio Grande in eastern Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jemez River?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Jemez River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Jemez River?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Jemez River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.