NMDGF Fishing Calendar

Welcome to our fishing calendar, posting the latest events, deadlines, and important date announcements from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The full department-wide calendar can be found under Home → NMDGF Calendar.

Warmwater Fishing Workshop

April 19 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host a beginner Warmwater Fishing Workshop at the Albuquerque Game and Fish office on Sunday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants will learn fishing techniques, fish identification, necessary gear, rules and regulations, terminal tackle, knot tying and casting. Open to adults with little [...]

A fishing day will be held for Latino Outdoors New Mexico at Cochiti Lake. Families will participate in a getting-started discussion to cover fishing basics and safety. Following this, participants will assemble their rod and reel, tie hooks and learn casting techniques. Thereafter, they will bait their rigs and enjoy a wonderful day practicing catch-and-release [...]

Warmwater Fishing Workshop

April 26 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host a beginner Warmwater Fishing Workshop at the Las Cruces Game and Fish office on Sunday, April 26, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants will learn fishing techniques, fish identification, necessary gear, rules and regulations, terminal tackle, knot tying and casting. Open to adults with [...]

GilaFest Celebration

May 9 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for a family-friendly day of outdoor fun, wildlife experiences and community celebration as we mark two major milestones: The completion of a decade-long renovation of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and the opening of the new Glenwood Allred Wildlife Management Area, a beautiful destination for birding, hiking and river [...]

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