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Rio Chama

New Mexico118 miles6 Segments · 2 Rapids
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River Profile

118 mi
Headwater
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Gauge(6)
Rapid(2)
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Basin Snowpack

SNOTEL 20
  • Chamita
    8,360 ft
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    --%
  • Cumbres Trestle
    10,030 ft
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    --%
  • Hopewell
    10,080 ft
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    --%
  • San Antonio Sink
    9,120 ft
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    --%
  • Garita Peak
    10,100 ft
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    --%
  • Bateman
    9,230 ft
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    --%

Quick Facts

Total Length
118 miles
Gauge Stations
7
Segments
6
Rapids
2

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Late September

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Notable Rapids

III

Aragon Rapid

River mile 49.5

II

Dark Canyon Rapid

River mile 52.5

Season Timing
Fishing
Floating
Runoff
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F
M
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M
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D

Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

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