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High Desert Angler

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Offering tours & in store outfitting purchases. Enjoy year-round fly-fishing in Northern New Mexico. We are the oldest established fly fishing business in Santa Fe, serving Northern New Mexico and world wide anglers since 1985. A full service fly shop, school and guide service, High Desert Angler offers year-round fly fishing on private and public waters all over New Mexico. We can cater our trips to any skill level and desire. Advance booking recommended.

Waters include the Rio Grande, Pecos, San Juan, Los Pinos, Cimarron, Valle Vidal, Brazos and Jemez areas just to name a few. We also specialize in fly fishing for warm water species on several of our area reservoirs for a change of pace and an eager take on the fly.

Our mission statement is to always offer friendly expert advice, provide quality equipment from numerous manufacturers, and tailor our services to match your needs.

Visit High Desert Angler's retail shop for a full array of flies, fishing equipment, retail apparel and more!

Read my blog post about Jarrett and High Desert Angler.

Why We Love It

“The kind of experience that reminds you why people fall in love with New Mexico. Get outside and let the landscape work its magic.”

Insider Tip

Bring layers and plenty of water — the high-desert sun is intense and temperatures can swing 30°F in a single day. Start early for the best conditions.

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