Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) fishing

Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) fishing 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.

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Last stocked
July 15, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
57
Since 2020
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.3 in
Elevation
5,671.8 ft

Fish at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron)

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 57 plants · last July 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked July 15, 2026 · avg 10.3 in · 57 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is stocked

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Fish stocked in 2020

31,610

Fish stocked in 2021

30,506

Fish stocked in 2023

3,879

Fish stocked in 2024

24,733

Fish stocked in 2025

29,098

Fish stocked in 2026

17,975

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 15, 2026Rainbow Trout3,42510.1 inreport
July 8, 2026Rainbow Trout2,42410.4 inreport
June 22, 2026Rainbow Trout2,42410.2 inreport
June 15, 2026Rainbow Trout2,42710.5 inreport
June 1, 2026Rainbow Trout2,42411.2 inreport
May 12, 2026Rainbow Trout2,42610 inreport
April 21, 2026Rainbow Trout2,42510.1 inreport
October 7, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42010.4 inreport
September 24, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42510.1 inreport
September 10, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42210.4 inreport
August 26, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42510.9 inreport
August 14, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42410.4 inreport
July 28, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42710.4 inreport
July 2, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42810.1 inreport
June 24, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42510.3 inreport
June 17, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42610.3 inreport
June 4, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42610.3 inreport
May 8, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42510.3 inreport
April 22, 2025Rainbow Trout2,42510.2 inreport
October 9, 2024Rainbow Trout2,90710 inreport
September 23, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42410.1 inreport
September 10, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42410.1 inreport
August 29, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42410.4 inreport
August 14, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42510 inreport
July 24, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42710.1 inreport
July 11, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42610.3 inreport
July 1, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42610.1 inreport
June 26, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42510.2 inreport
June 18, 2024Rainbow Trout2,42510.1 inreport
May 11, 2023Rainbow Trout1,94010.9 inreport
May 1, 2023Rainbow Trout1,93910.1 inreport
October 13, 2021Rainbow Trout2,01810.1 inreport
September 30, 2021Rainbow Trout1,81910.5 inreport
September 13, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42410.6 inreport
August 26, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42411.1 inreport
August 12, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42510.8 inreport
July 26, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42410.7 inreport
July 12, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4249.6 inreport
July 6, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42510.9 inreport
June 21, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42510 inreport
June 16, 2021Rainbow Trout2,42410.1 inreport
June 2, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4249.9 inreport
May 12, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4259.5 inreport
April 28, 2021Rainbow Trout2,4259 inreport
October 13, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42510.9 inreport
September 22, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42410.7 inreport
September 3, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42510.8 inreport
August 26, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42510.6 inreport
August 13, 2020Rainbow Trout3,0369.6 inreport
August 11, 2020Rainbow Trout1,90410.1 inreport
July 30, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4259.8 inreport
July 14, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4259.7 inreport
July 6, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4249.7 inreport
June 29, 2020Rainbow Trout2,4259.7 inreport
June 25, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42410.3 inreport
June 15, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42410.6 inreport
June 1, 2020Rainbow Trout2,42411.3 inreport

Access and facts

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you go.

Nearest lakes

Springer Lake 10.7 mi last stocked October 8, 2020 Charette Lake Lower 21.1 mi last stocked July 15, 2026 Mora (Pecos River Drainage) 41.7 mi last stocked May 20, 2025 Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) 44.1 mi last stocked September 30, 2026 Eagle Nest Lake 44.4 mi last stocked September 29, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Cimarron River (West of Cimarron)?

Fishing Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) usually means 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. 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.

Which lakes near Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) were stocked more recently?

Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (44.1 mi) and Eagle Nest Lake (44.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Eagle Nest Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.