Tingley Beach: Fishing and More

Tingley Beach features three fishing lakes, a model boating pond and a train station with gift shop and food service. During the summer only, Tingley visitors can rent pedal boats and bicycles. Tingley Beach is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and is free to the general public on a first come, first served basis. Tingley Beach cannot be reserved. There is no fee to access Tingley Beach.

 

This Month at Tingley Beach

Summer Programs and Camp BioPark 2008

Facilities and Activities

Train Schedule (Trains do not operate on Mondays.)

Location and Hours of Operation

Regulations and Security

Walking Distances at Tingley

Notice to the public:

Tingley Beach will be closed until 8:30am on Sunday, May 4, 2008 for Run for the Zoo.

 

For Persons with Mobility Disabilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Institutional Memberships

 

NOTICE: The Zoo Train and Rio Line are closed for maintenance on Mondays. No combo tickets to the facilities will be sold on Mondays. Trains will be running as usual Tuesday through Sunday.

 

This Month at Tingley Beach  

 

Tingley Beach isn't just for fishing. Bring your family and explore the wildlife in this fascinating wetland ecosystem. The young lady in this photo has been known to bring home catfish almost as big as herself. She practices catch-and-release with the other wildlife, including this giant bullfrog.

 

 

• Weekly Fishing Report and Featured Catch

 

 

 

• International Migratory Bird Day at Tingley Beach - May 10

• Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach - May 10

• Summer Volunteer Orientation - May 17

 

• Registration for Summer Programs continues.

• More May Events and Activities at the BioPark!

• Bicycle and Boat Rentals are closed for the season and will open May 23.

• Look forward to NM's Free Fishing Day on June 7th. The BioPark and NM Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) will host many fun learning stations for kids, including a fishing clinic, from 8:00am - 11:30am. NMDGF will stock Tingley Beach with ~3000 rainbow trout and ~800 catfish in time for the event!

Check out the NMDGF web page (http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/) for current fish stocking information.

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Walking Distances

Want to get outside and exercise more but can't find the time or place? Prefer to walk near a lovely lake? With clean restroom facilities nearby? Want to bring your dog too? Tingley Beach has it all! Tingley Beach is a clean, safe and beautiful facility for your walking exercise. Come to Tingley Beach and join others getting fit in Albuquerque - we are open every day!

 

We've taken the guess work out how many miles walkers travel at Tingley. Try any of these easy and level trails around the ponds described.

LOCATION	DISTANCE
Central Pond only	0.64 miles
Central and Children's Ponds	0.75 miles
Central and South Ponds	0.81 miles
Children's, Central and South Ponds	0.92 miles

 

 

 

 

 

Location and Hours of Operation  

Tingley Beach is located on Tingley Drive, south of Central Avenue just east of the Central bridge.

Interactive Map from Mapquest.

Tingley Beach is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and is free to the general public on a first come, first served basis. Tingley Beach cannot be reserved.

Tingley Beach (gift shop & food services) amenities do not operate on January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

 

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Facilities and Activities

• Three fishing ponds and a model boat pond are open to the public.
• Pedal boats, model boats and bicycles may be rented from the gift shop during the summer.
• Take a train ride on the Rio Line to the Aquarium/Garden and Zoo from Tingley.
• Tingley Beach Outfitters, located inside the train station, sells fishing licenses, train tickets and fishing gear. Open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays through Memorial Day. During summer, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the store is open seven days a week.
• Tingley Cafe sells hamburgers, hot dogs and light snacks from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily.
• Public restrooms are located at the south end of the train station building and are also open from sunrise to sunset.

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Weekly Fishing Report

 

• Trout fishing in the Tingley Beach Central and Children’s Ponds is FAIR using salmon eggs. Catfishing in these Ponds is GOOD using stink bait and for Bass using Rappalas. Your kids will have a lot of fun catching the numerous bluegill in the Children’s Pond!

 

• Trout fishing in the South Catch-and-Release Pond is GOOD using leeches, dry mayflies, and egg patterns.

 

• The Tingley Beach South Pond is designated as a Quality Water of the State of New Mexico. More information on state regulations of Quality Waters is available in the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's Fishing Regulations. Your free copy is available at Tingley Outfitters located inside the Tingley Train Station or at http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/fishing/index.htm.

• The NM Department of Game and Fish encourages anyone with information about violations of New Mexico 's wildlife laws to call Operation Game Thief toll-free, (800) 432-4263, or to visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Reporters can remain anonymous and earn rewards if information leads to charges being filed.

• For more information on effective catch and release practices, please call Rebecca Houtman, Tingley Beach Curator at 248.8514.

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Featured Catch

 

Chris Castillo of Long Beach, CA caught a 10 inch crappie on Monday, April 28 in the Central Pond using Jerk Bait.

 

 

 

 

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For Persons with Mobile Disabilities  

• There is an accessible ramp at the Children's Pond for children with mobile disabilities. Adults with a mobile disability accompanying children who are fishing may find it easiest to assist their children by fishing off the wooden dock at the Children's Pond.

• A wheelchair accessible ramp is available at the Central Pond in front of the Train Station. Preference is given to adults and children fishing with mobile disabilities.

• The Model Boat Pond is accessible by a ramp to the water's edge.

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Regulations and Security  

Tingley Beach is continuously patrolled by Albuquerque Police and BioPark Security Officers. New Mexico Game and Fish Department officers randomly check fishing licenses. Know the rules before you go: Tingley Beach Regulations.

 

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Institutional Memberships

The Albuquerque Biological Park is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

                              

 

 

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