
Guided fly fishing in the mountains of southern New Mexico
Fly fishing instruction & guided trips in the mountains of southern New Mexico. Half-day and full-day guided wade trips, private-water trout fishing on the Rio Peñasco, and ground-up instruction for anglers picking up a fly rod for the first time.

Trips & Instruction
View all trips →Private Trophy Water Fishing
Private water on the Rio Peñasco, open year round.

Spring Creek: 1-Day Walk & Wade
Full dayPrivate water
Fish the Rio Peñasco, the southernmost destination trout fishery in the US. Trophy-size fish benefit from consistent year-round water temperatures and water chemistry that produces plenty of trout food. Open year round.
$450.00 / 1st angler + tax

Meet Your Guide
Justin Ellis · Guide & Owner
Justin is a Southeast New Mexico native who learned to fish in the streams and lakes of the Sacramento Mountains and Pecos Valley, chasing trout, bass and more.
He has been lucky enough to fish across the western US and Alaska, learning different methods of fly fishing, and is excited to show these unique Sky Island fisheries to new and experienced anglers.
Current Conditions
Sacramento Mountains
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Rio Peñasco
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Areas We Fish
Small creeks, streams and lakes in the Sacramento Mountains, plus private water on the Rio Peñasco.



From the Blog
Read the blog →Guide Notes
A Beginner's Fly Box for the Sacramento Mountains
October 26, 2026
A simple 12-fly starter box for trout fishing in the Sacramento Mountains: what each fly does, which sizes and colors to carry, and how to fish it.
Guide Notes
What to Bring on Your Sky Island Adventure
October 24, 2026
Packing for a guided fly fishing trip in the New Mexico mountains? Here's exactly what to wear, what to bring, and what we've already got covered.
Guide Notes
Your Mountain Holiday Calendar
October 21, 2026
The Ruidoso and Cloudcroft holiday market dates I'm watching, plus how to spend a day fly fishing while your partner enjoys the vendors and shopping.
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Photos and updates from our days on the water, posted to @skyislandadv.
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