With its rivers teeming with trout and its lakes that offer excellent fishing for a smorgasbord of species, it’s no wonder that New Mexico is such a popular fishing destination. The rivers of New Mexico are alive with cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, and cuttbow trout. Fly fishing experts and novices will both benefit from going with a local fishing guide. Fishing guides in New Mexico are experts in their field, know exactly which fly the trout are hitting, and know where the fish are. Guides in New Mexico will usually lead anglers to the world famous San Juan River, or perhaps the Rio Grande or the Pecos River. Lakes in New Mexico, such as Elephant Butte Reservoir, are known for their excellent largemouth bass, white bass, striped bass, and walleye fishing. There are fishing guides that know this lake and others in New Mexico very well, and can lead anglers to the local hotspots.