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Fly Fishing The Rio Costilla in New Mexico
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Fly Fishing The Rio Costilla in New Mexico

Rio Costilla Fly Fishing

Fishing on the Rio CostillaA high meadow (9000') tailwater, the Costilla provides anglers with dry fly action for Rio Grande Cutts from mid-June through mid-September. Costilla Cutts aren't the smartest fish in the world, but they may be the fastest. We've seen many an experienced angler shake their heads and ask "Am I too late or too early?" Lots of takes here. If you connect on 50% of them you're doing well. A great place for anglers of all levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valle VidalThe Valle Vidal Section is a nine mile section below the Costilla reservoir damn. This area is catch and release flies only and opens July 1st. Flows are regulated so that Friday, Saturday and Sunday are low flow and Monday through Thursday flows are higher. Weekdays are always better here. This area is 1 hour north of Taos and easily accessible by car.

*Opening Day on the Valle*
Closed until July 1st to protect calving Elk from the disturbances caused by foot and vehicle traffic, these fish are extremely eager in the early days of the month. This is a great place for beginners. Access is easy and there is minimal brush and trees to deal with. Flows are controlled by Costilla damn, and both the high and low flows are very fishable.

Rio Costilla Dry-Fly Chart
(Type of dry flies that are working best, by month)

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BWO
  • CADDIS
  • STONE
  • HOPPER
  • MOTH
  • PMD
    • BWO = "Blue Winged Olive"
    • STONE = "Stone Fly"
    • CADDIS = "Caddis Fly"
    • MOTH = "Moth"
    • HOPPER = "Grass Hopper"
    • PMD = "Pale Morning Dun"


    Fly Fishing The Rio Costilla in New Mexico
    Cimarron [] Conejos [] Costilla [] Culebra
    Red River [] Rio Grande
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    Fly Fishing The Rio Costilla in New Mexico