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Jemez River

River fishing  New Mexico · 06:46 - 19:20

Jemez River is a stretch of moving water in New Mexico. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
92°
Sun
78%
93°
Mon
82%
81°
Best day
Tue
82%
82°
Wed
76%
81°
Thu
79%
74°

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.)
71°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
29.95 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:01–08:01 Day 08:01–18:05 Dusk 18:05–20:05

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:19–14:19 Major period 00:19–02:19 Minor period 06:28–07:58 Minor period 18:40–20:10

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

08:00
63°
09:00
70°
10:00
77°
11:00
82°
12:00
86°
13:00
90°
14:00
93°
15:00
94°
16:00
95°
17:00
94°
18:00
92°
19:00
90°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
57%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
53%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
40%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
39%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.

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?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jemez River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 23%.