Sante Fe Reservoir is surrounded by the beautiful Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, which hosts a myriad of activities for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Needless to say, the area can get quite busy, and this does put stress on the fishery. Fishing can still be very good, but the bite can shut off entirely during crowded weekends.

Rainbow trout are stocked in the winter, while the warmer months host a solid largemouth bass bite. Many anglers also find success fishing for both flathead and channel catfish during the hot summer evenings.