Rio Grande
Rio Grande is a stretch of moving water in New Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (11 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Rio Grande, in the United States, or the Río Bravo, in Mexico, also known as Tó Ba'áadi in Navajo, is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern United States and in northern Mexico. The length of the Rio Grande is 1,896 miles (3,051 km), making it the fourth longest river in the United States and in North America by main stem. It originates in south-central Colorado, in the United States, and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande drainage basin (watershed) has an area of 182,200 square miles (472,000 km2); however, the endorheic basins that are adjacent to and within the greater drainage basin of the Rio Grande increase the total drainage-basin area to 336,000 square miles (870,000 km2).
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Rio Grande?
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Rio Grande?
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 Rio Grande?
For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Rio Grande right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 23%.