If you like the water you may want to see Angel Fire in summer. Fishing, paddling, whitewater rafting: it's all here.

Monte Verde Lake is perfect for anglers looking for action at the end of their line. Monte Verde is stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing equipment, bait, paddleboats, and rowboats are available if you want to paddle around, just don't scare the fish. There is a day fee for fishing. You'll also find picnic tables and barbecue grills. Private fly-fishing lessons can be arranged (575-377-3213). For additional information call the resort (800-633-7463 or 575-377-6401).
Eagle Nest Lake has 2,200 surface acres. It's 11 miles northeast of Angel Fire, offering year-round fishing for trout and salmon. You'll find boat rentals and fishing guides. This lake is owned and operated by the State of New Mexico and fishing in it requires a New Mexico State Park pass and a State of New Mexico fishing license.

Go fly-fishing in the Cimarron Canyon, 15 miles northeast of Angel Fire, in the heart of the Carson National Forest. You'll find New Mexico's finest blue-ribbon water and several varieties of Rocky Mountain trout, for some great catch and release. Fishing the Cimarron Canyon requires a New Mexico State fishing license. There are also free fly-fishing lessons at Monte Verde Lake (505-377-3213) every Saturday during the summer.

Go white water rafting down the Rio Grande and Rio Chama with Far Flung Adventures (800-359-2627; http://www.farflung.com). Several types of trips are available along with river camping trips. Call for rates and group packages. Also try Native Sons Adventures (800-753-7559 or 575-758-9342; http://www.nativesonsadventures.com), 1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM.