Animas River fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Animas River?

Fishing Animas River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 52 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 8, 2026, averaging 11.4 in.

When is Animas River stocked?

Last stocked April 8, 2026. It is stocked about 7.4 times a year since 2020, most often in January and December. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2026 it was January 7, 2026, about when it usually is.

How big are the fish stocked at Animas River?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Animas River average 11.4 in.

Which lakes near Animas River were stocked more recently?

Lake Farmington (7.2 mi), Los Pinos River (33.8 mi), Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) (71 mi), and Chama River (abv El Vado) (80.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Farmington is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Los Pinos River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Animas River is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2026 it was January 7, 2026, about when it usually is.

Lake Farmington (7.2 mi), Los Pinos River (33.8 mi), Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) (71 mi), and Chama River (abv El Vado) (80.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Farmington is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Los Pinos River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.