The fish are always biting in Northern New Mexico!
Situated in the heart of the Southern Rocky Mountains, Taos offers a unique blend of beautiful weather, cold-running mountain streams and rivers, magnificent scenery and fly fishing opportunities year-round.

Van Beacham's Solitary Angler is the preferred guide service in Taos and Northern New Mexico. Van is a fourth generation native New Mexican and seventh generation fly fisherman. He has guided anglers of all skill levels on fishing excursions from New Mexico to Wyoming for more than thirty years. Van and his expert guides are eager to share their wealth of knowledge, and adept in matching a client's fly fishing skills with specific waters to create the highest potential for successful fishing opportunities.

Fly fishing to your liking
Whether you want to combine fly fishing with four-star accommodations or take to the back country lakes and wild river canyons, Van will plan a fishing trip to remember. He has access to private waters others don't, including Culebra Creek, Forbes Ranch and the aptly named Holy Water at the top of the Cimarron River. It's just you and your expert guide on your own private piece of fishing heaven! So bring your gear, or get equipped at the Tailwater Gallery and Fly Shop, and join Van and his guides for the fishing trip of a lifetime.