When is Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) stocked?

Last stocked July 15, 2026. It is stocked about 8.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was April 21, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron)?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) average 10.3 in.

Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) fishing

Fishing at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 8.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 15, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2020

Species recorded

Average size

10.3 in

Elevation

5,671.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron)?: Fishing Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 57 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 15, 2026, averaging 10.3 in.
When is Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) stocked?: Last stocked July 15, 2026. It is stocked about 8.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was April 21, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron)?: Rainbow Trout stocked at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) average 10.3 in.

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How Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2026 it was April 21, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Fish at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron)

Fishing Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 57 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 57 plants

Plants: 57 of 57
Last stocked: July 15, 2026
Average length: 10.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

31,6102020
30,5062021
3,8792023
24,7332024
29,0982025
17,9752026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 57 plants Showing 57 plants

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
July 15, 2026	Rainbow Trout	3,425	10.1 in	report
July 8, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.4 in	report
June 22, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.2 in	report
June 15, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,427	10.5 in	report
June 1, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,424	11.2 in	report
May 12, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,426	10 in	report
April 21, 2026	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.1 in	report
October 7, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,420	10.4 in	report
September 24, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.1 in	report
September 10, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,422	10.4 in	report
August 26, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.9 in	report
August 14, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.4 in	report
July 28, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,427	10.4 in	report
July 2, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,428	10.1 in	report
June 24, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.3 in	report
June 17, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,426	10.3 in	report
June 4, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,426	10.3 in	report
May 8, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.3 in	report
April 22, 2025	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.2 in	report
October 9, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,907	10 in	report
September 23, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.1 in	report
September 10, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.1 in	report
August 29, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.4 in	report
August 14, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10 in	report
July 24, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,427	10.1 in	report
July 11, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,426	10.3 in	report
July 1, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,426	10.1 in	report
June 26, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.2 in	report
June 18, 2024	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.1 in	report
May 11, 2023	Rainbow Trout	1,940	10.9 in	report
May 1, 2023	Rainbow Trout	1,939	10.1 in	report
October 13, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,018	10.1 in	report
September 30, 2021	Rainbow Trout	1,819	10.5 in	report
September 13, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.6 in	report
August 26, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,424	11.1 in	report
August 12, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.8 in	report
July 26, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.7 in	report
July 12, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,424	9.6 in	report
July 6, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.9 in	report
June 21, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10 in	report
June 16, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.1 in	report
June 2, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,424	9.9 in	report
May 12, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,425	9.5 in	report
April 28, 2021	Rainbow Trout	2,425	9 in	report
October 13, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.9 in	report
September 22, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.7 in	report
September 3, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.8 in	report
August 26, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,425	10.6 in	report
August 13, 2020	Rainbow Trout	3,036	9.6 in	report
August 11, 2020	Rainbow Trout	1,904	10.1 in	report
July 30, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,425	9.8 in	report
July 14, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,425	9.7 in	report
July 6, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,424	9.7 in	report
June 29, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,425	9.7 in	report
June 25, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.3 in	report
June 15, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,424	10.6 in	report
June 1, 2020	Rainbow Trout	2,424	11.3 in	report

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Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (57)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.