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Rio Grande is a river in New Mexico.

It ranks #2 among the 9 waters of New Mexico in the registry, and is of regional prominence.

Also called the Gorge and Rio Grande Gorge.

Fished for trout (inferred from the species listed).

Species: brown trout, rainbow trout, cutbow and cutthroat trout.

USGS GNIS record: 1385432.

It shares a watercourse with Rio Grande, Colorado.

Stretches: Taos Box, Wild and Scenic Recreation Area, Lower Box, Middle Box and Ute Mountain Run.

Access points: John Dunn Bridge and Pilar.

Red River Confluence (confluence). It is fishable. Recorded on both the Rio Grande and the Red River. Beacham guided a winter trip 'to the confluence of the Red River and the Rio Grande'; the Red River is the main tributary for spawning and wintering fish from the Gorge.

Sourced from 3 independent fly sites.

Sources: edits.nationalmap.gov, fishingreports.orvis.com, taosflyshop.com, thereellife.com, thesolitaryangler.com and thesolitaryangler.com (2).

Access, closures and rules change; check with the state agency before you go.