Grab a guide and spend your day on the rivers of Taos, right in the middle of the Southwest's best trout waters. You can learn to fly fish on high mountain creeks, float tube on private secluded lakes, or spin fish on large rivers. Plus, you'll have a choice of quality handcrafted, custom flyrods or spinning rods. Some outfitters also offer evening outings.

Area outfitters and/or guides include High Mountain Angler, (505-770-1419; http://www.highmountainangler.com), 830 Hill Drive, Taos; Los Rios Anglers, (800-748-1707 or 505-758-2798; http://www.losrios.com), southwest corner of the historic Taos Plaza; or Rio Costilla Park (800-746-7275 or 505-585-0542; http://www.riocostillapark.com), House 72 State Road 196.