Chama River
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Rating - Unknown
Sunday, May 24 2026
Streamflow below El Vado Lake Wednesday morning was 314 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Wednesday morning was 449 cfs. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiu upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiu Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.
Sunday, May 24 2026
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GPS: N 36 58 149 W 106 72 740Weather Report
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Driving directions from Alnuquerque; I-25 north to Santa Fe, exit NM-599 N (Santa Fe bypass) just south of Santa Fe, continue to US-84/285 W, exit US 84/285 W, turn left at NM-112 S, turn left at Cooper's Lodge sign. Approximately 3 hours driving time.Regulation/Proclamation
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Chama River
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Unknown
Streamflow below El Vado Lake Wednesday morning was 314 cfs; streamflow below Abiquiu Lake Wednesday morning was 449 cfs. Please remember, from the river-crossing bridge on U.S. Highway 84 at Abiquiu upstream 7 miles to the base of Abiquiu Dam is special trout waters with a bag limit of only two trout.
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