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New Mexico Rio Grande

Characteristics updated almost 3 years ago
Flow updated about 1 hour ago

The Rio Grande in New Mexico is an excellent destination for fly fishing. With its diverse range of fish species, the Rio Grande provides a unique and rewarding experience for anglers. The river is home to brown trout, rainbow trout, and the native Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Fly fishing on the Rio Grande can be done from the banks or a boat, and the river offers various fishing techniques. The Rio Grande also provides excellent access to numerous hatches, making it a great spot for dry fly fishing. The river is also known for its spectacular scenery, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, the Rio Grande will surely provide a unique and rewarding experience.

Characteristics & Metrics

Headwater
Dam
Reservoir
Clarity
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GPS
36.4762244,-105.7352398
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Current Flow

Rio Grande - New Mexico
Gage Station Temp
Flow
(ft ³/s)
Mean
(ft ³/s)
rio grande near cerro, nm n/a 362 408
rio grande blw taos junction bridge near taos, nm n/a 484 530
rio grande at embudo, nm 52 505 533
rio grande at otowi bridge, nm 54 669 717
rio grande below cochiti dam, nm 44 572 581
rio grande at alameda bridge at alameda, nm 56 597 612
rio grande nr alameda, nm 56 494 523
rio grande at albuquerque, nm 75 390 473
rio grande at valle de oro, nm 75 494 567
rio grande at isleta lakes nr isleta, nm 75 460 491
rio grande near bosque farms, nm 75 326 421
rio grande at state hwy 346 near bosque, nm 75 469 414
rio grande at bridge near escondida, nm 75 575 510
rio grande above us hwy 380 nr san antonio, nm 75 518 387
rio grande at narrows in elephant butte res., nm 75 422 387
rio grande below elephant butte dam, nm 75 0.10 0.13
* Mean data is from Saturday - February 28, 2026
** Updated about 1 hour ago
*** streamflow is the volume of water flowing past a given point in the stream in a given period of time.(USGS)

Historical

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* Based on YTD -- 2026
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