The Upper Valley and the Red River through town are heavily stocked by the Red River Chamber of Commerce, thanks to your tourism dollars. The NM Department of Fish & Game also stocks the rivers and lakes in the area.
• Upper Red River – Fishing in the beaver ponds above the Upper Valley is excellent for brooks and stocked rainbows. Between town and the Upper Valley is a 1-mile section designated Special Trout Waters.
• Red River – Fishing through town is excellent, with some of the best angling under bridges and around bushes. All fishing is open unless marked otherwise. Both the river and Town Ponds near the Lift House are stocked.
• Lower Red River – Approximately 2 miles west of Questa is the Red River Fish Hatchery. The Red River runs beside it and you can fish upstream or down from the parking lot.
• Rio Grande -You can reach the Rio Grande from the John Dunn Bridge, located north of Arroyo Hondo or from the Wild Rivers area, just north of Questa, where there are numerous trails leading down to the water. Carry plenty of drinking water. The Rio Grande is full of rainbows, browns, cutbows and pike. The best fly fishing is in the fall when the flow and water temps are best.
• Cimarron River – Located in Cimarron Canyon, the Cimarron, located east of Red River, is a good fishing spot, particularly in the Special Trout Waters in the upper canyon. There are obstacles to cast around, so be careful.
Fishing licenses can be purchased at Williams Trading Post, The Starr, and Sitzmark Sports in Red River and online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/.