Need tips in catching Gila Trout?

Question

I know they are endangered , but I would like to catch and release one for the experience.

Answer 1

They have been endangered since 1967, but in 1999, they were reintroduced to the Gila river in New Mexico, and you may now possibly have a chance to legally fish for them with  restrictions, ( of course ), in the Headwaters of the River, the decision seems to be underway as we write, and there's a phone # on this site to check on the status of the decision,  Here's a good site that you should read every word of before setting out for these fish,  as there are heavy fines and even jail time for going against these rules.    There are only a handful of people alive today that have had the pleasure of catching one of these fish, these beautiful fish, good luck.