Fishing Lodge
Stocked Fishing Pond and Private Fly Fishing
Corkins Lodge has some of the best private fishing options in Northern New Mexico.
Our guests get to enjoy top-notch fishing opportunities for all levels of fishing experience right here on our vast wilderness retreat in the mountains of Northern New Mexico.
Everyone from the advanced fly fisher to the beginner little fisher tikes in your family will find an ideal place to reel in a few fish during their stay at Corkins Lodge. We are pleased to partner with an Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter to offer exclusive New Mexico Fly Fishing guided all-inclusive packages.
Brazos River Private Fishing
Exclusive private access to 3 miles of the Brazos River for fly fishing.
Exclusive private access to 3 miles of the Brazos River, running through the southern side of the lodge grounds. This stretch of the Brazos River is a premier fly fishing location in New Mexico. The river at Corkins Lodge is open for fishing year-round, but May through October is considered the best window for catching the rainbow trout and brown trout found here. Note: The stretch from 1/4 Mile Hiking Trail Road (by the Tree House) upstream to Box Canyon is ONLY available for fly-fishing catch-and-release with barbless hooks. We can show you a map when you get here. New Mexico Fishing Licenses are required to fish in the Brazos River.
Trout-Stocked Fishing Pond
Our trout-stocked pond is perfect for leisurely fishing, families, and beginners.
Visitors will find our Fishing Lodge peaceful private pond nestled in the pines near the cabins at Corkins Lodge, available for a more relaxed fishing experience. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Brazos Cliffs along the pond banks while you fish. The pond is ideal for families with children looking for more beginner fishing adventures. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout. After a day of fishing in the pond, guests can enjoy grilling their catch for dinner back at their cabin, each appointed with a BBQ grill and full kitchen.
Notice: Our fishing pond is closed for renovations until 2027.
Due to exceptionally warm, dry conditions this past year and very little snowfall, the water level in our fishing pond has dropped significantly.
Because the pond was not replenished as we had hoped, we decided to take the opportunity to let it dry out and complete some renovations and improvements.
Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Brazos Cliffs along the pond banks while you fish. The pond is ideal for families with children looking for more beginner fishing adventures. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout. After a day of fishing in the pond, guests can enjoy grilling their catch for dinner back at their cabin, each appointed with a BBQ grill and full kitchen.
Notice: Our fishing pond is closed for renovations until 2027.
Due to exceptionally warm, dry conditions this past year and very little snowfall, the water level in our fishing pond has dropped significantly.
Because the pond was not replenished as we had hoped, we decided to take the opportunity to let it dry out and complete some renovations and improvements.
FISHING SUPPLIES
At Corkins Lodge, we provide ice and tin foil. We don’t provide hooks, bait, flies, poles, or any fishing gear.
Here are some local shops to stock up on fishing supplies before your visit:
Chama: Ace Hardware – in Lowe’s Family Center
2451 S Highway 84-64
Chama, NM 87520
575-756-2545
Santa Fe: Fly Fishing Outpost – Orvis-Endorsed
1297 Bishop’s Lodge Road
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505-629-5688
Available Packages
Guided Fly Fishing Packages
All-Inclusive Fly Fishing Packages from Land of Enchantment Guides beginners to experts welcome.
Best New Mexico Guided Fly-Fishing Excursions
Book an all-inclusive guided fly fishing trip and experience the best private ranches and public waters in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado with Orvis-Endorsed Land of Enchantment Guides.
Fly-Fishing Packages Include
- Expertly guided fly fishing at a wide variety of rivers, streams, and lakes on both private and public water
- All the fly fishing gear you will need (fly rods & reels, wading gear, custom-tied flies, tippet, and leaders, etc.) is provided at no additional cost
- Meals prepared by our chefs (breakfast and dinner in the cabin and a picnic lunch at the fishing locations)
- Lodging in one of Corkins Lodge’s ten well-appointed cabins
Packages & Rate Details:
- 3 Nights Starting at $1,980 per person
- 4 Nights Starting at $2,690 per person
- 5 Nights Starting at $3,410 per person
Longer custom trips are also available. Please feel free to contact Land of Enchantment Guides for details.
Contact Land of Enchantment Guides to book:
Call: 505-629-5688
Email: trout@loeflyfishing.com
Policies & Restrictions
Booking only through Land of Enchantment Guides; online booking is unavailable. Based on availablity. All cabin policies apply to these packages.
Land of enchantment Guides
Land of Enchantment Guides is the premier fly fishing outfitter and guide service in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. All of their guides have many years of experience fishing and guiding anglers on the area’s best waters. They always strive to take guests to fishing locations offering the optimum chances of catching fish. The guides can also train you on different fly fishing skills and techniques. First and foremost, they believe that fly fishing is all about having fun and enjoying a day on a beautiful stream, river, or lake.
Land of Enchantment is an Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter
The Orvis endorsement ensures that you will encounter unparalleled service, respect for natural resources, and an experienced, professional fly fishing guide and staff.
What do I need to bring to fish at Corkins Lodge?
We don’t provide hooks, bait, flies, poles, or any fishing gear. Here are some local shops to stock up on fishing supplies before your visit:
Ace Hardware – in Lowe’s Family Center
2451 S Highway 84-64
Chama, NM 87520
575-756-2545
Fly Fishing Outpost – Orvis-Endorsed
1297 Bishop’s Lodge Road
Santa Fe, NM 87506
505-629-5688
Does Corkins provide ice and tin foil?
At Corkins Lodge, we provide ice and tin foil for your fishing excursions.
Do you supply any fishing gear or bait?
No, guests must bring all gear and bait.
Do I need a New Mexico fishing license to fish the Brazos River?
Yes, New Mexico Fishing Licenses are required to fish in the Brazos River.
Are portions of the river catch-and-release only?
Yes. The stretch from 1/4 Mile Hiking Trail Road (by the Tree House) upstream to Box Canyon is ONLY available for fly-fishing catch-and-release with barbless hooks. We can show you a map when you get here.
What’s the weather like at Corkins?
Average Seasonal Temperatures at Corkins Lodge:
- Summer (Jun.-Aug.) 79 / 43 ℉
- Fall (Sep.-Nov.) 60 / 27 ℉
- Winter (Dec.-Feb.) 39 / 8 ℉
- Spring (Mar.-May) 57 / 24 ℉
If using a weather app, please use Tierra Amarilla instead of Chama, as the location tends to be more accurate.
Fishing Frequently Asked Questions
New Mexico Wilderness Day Trips
Looking for more natural beauty in Northern New Mexico? Take a day trip to explore our state's public areas and parks.
Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area
30-minute drive
Activities:
- Hiking
- Bicycling
- Skiing/Snowshoeing
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Fishing
A short 30-minute drive from Corkins Lodge, just north of Chama, the Edward Sargent Wildlife Management Area spans over 20,000 acres of high-country terrain. Managed by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, it's one of the largest properties in the state wildlife system, with its northern boundary running all the way to the Colorado state line. The landscape mixes aspen meadows, alder-lined streams, oak groves, and open grassy meadows.
The area features good roads and trails suitable for hiking and biking, with open terrain and few tall trees, offering expansive mountain views along the way. Since the Sargent is home to one of the state's largest elk herds, hikers can follow the dedicated Elk Viewing Trail near the parking area; dawn and dusk offer the best chances of spotting elk, deer, and other wildlife. Anglers exploring on foot can also reach trout streams and Nabor Lake via the Angler Access Trail, though access is seasonally restricted during elk calving and hunting periods. Trails are generally accessible, with fishing opportunities found along the way.
Heron Lake State Park
30-minute drive
Activities:
- Hiking
- Bicycling
- Skiing/Snowshoeing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Fishing
Heron Lake State Park is about 11 miles west of Tierra Amarilla. The park is 4,100 acres of land surrounding a 5,900-acre "no-wake lake," making it one of northern New Mexico's quieter outdoor destinations. The park offers well-maintained hiking trails for visitors of all levels. The East Meadow Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back route starting at the visitor center, winding through montane meadows and ponderosa pine forest, where hikers might spot mule deer, elk, and views of the Brazos cliffs. The Salmon Run Trail runs five miles along the lake's south side, offering sweeping vistas and chances to see ospreys diving into the water, and can be linked with East Meadow for a 12-plus-mile out-and-back trek. For a longer adventure, a 5.5-mile trail crosses the Rio Chama by suspension bridge, leading to neighboring El Vado Lake State Park with panoramic canyon views along the way.
★★★★★
"End of the road, gorgeous, and secluded spot for relaxing hiking and fishing. Be sure to hike to the box."
–Malta Htun