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Jemez River

River fishing  New Mexico · 06:31 - 17:09

Jemez River is a stretch of moving water in New Mexico. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Blue Catfish.

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Fair 34% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
57°
Fri
85%
58°
Best day
Sat
84%
54°
Sun
76%
54°
Mon
74%
53°
Tue
76%
54°

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.)
54°F
Air temp
40°F
Wind
2 mph
Pressure
30.0 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Dusk 15:54–17:54

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:14–09:14 Major period 19:14–21:14 Minor period 01:13–02:43 Minor period 13:46–15:16

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

04:00
40°
05:00
40°
06:00
39°
07:00
39°
08:00
43°
09:00
47°
10:00
52°
11:00
56°
12:00
59°
13:00
61°
14:00
62°
15:00
62°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
15%
Active through the night, off season.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
13%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
12%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
11%
Active through the night, water outside its comfort range, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, Black Crappie, Brown Trout and Channel Catfish.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. 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 crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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 Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, Black Crappie, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Smallmouth Bass.

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?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Jemez River right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 49%.