Rio Chama Fishing near Espanola, New Mexico

Rio Chama is a stream located just 3.6 miles from Espanola, in Rio Arriba County, in the state of New Mexico, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brown trout and rainbow trout here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Rio Chama. Alternate names for this stream include East Fork Rio Chama, Archuleta Creek and Chama River.

Join us as we discuss the New Mexico Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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