North Central New Mexico

Rio Valdez

Pecos Wilderness from 0.25 miles below Smith Cabin upstream to its headwaters. Special Trout Water designation: Red chile. Regulations: Catch-and-release only, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.

Activities

Fishing

Species

Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout

Sources & verification

Last verified June 10, 2026 via NM Dept. of Game & Fish — stocked/fishable waters — NM Department of Game and Fish (Special Trout Waters)