Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last October 7, 2024 Last stocked October 7, 2024 · avg 5.3 in · 4 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideCostilla Creek fishing
Costilla Creek fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2022, most often in October and November.
- Last stocked
- October 7, 2024
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2022
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 5.3 in
- Elevation
- 7,378.6 ft
Fish at Costilla Creek
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last October 7, 2024 How Costilla Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023.
Fish stocked in 2022
54,731
Fish stocked in 2024
24,991
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 24,991 | 1.6 in | report |
| November 3, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,986 | 5.7 in | report |
| November 3, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 49,980 | 2 in | report |
| November 3, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 765 | 12 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Costilla, NM
Rio Costilla / Costilla Creek in and west of the Valle Vidal (Carson National Forest). From Costilla take NM 196 east onto Forest Road 1950 through the unit, or enter from Cimarron via the Valle Vidal gravel road off US 64.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Costilla Creek?
Fishing Costilla Creek usually means Cutthroat Trout. All 4 plants on record are Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 7, 2024, averaging 5.3 in.
When is Costilla Creek stocked?
Last stocked October 7, 2024. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2022, most often in October and November. No plants recorded in 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Costilla Creek?
Cutthroat Trout stocked at Costilla Creek average 5.3 in.
How do you get on Costilla Creek?
The nearest town is Costilla, NM. Rio Costilla / Costilla Creek in and west of the Valle Vidal (Carson National Forest). From Costilla take NM 196 east onto Forest Road 1950 through the unit, or enter from Cimarron via the Valle Vidal gravel road off US 64.
Which lakes near Costilla Creek were stocked more recently?
Eagle Rock Lake (20.7 mi), Red River (above Questa) (20.8 mi), Red River (below Questa) (22 mi), Red River West Fork (30.7 mi), and Shuree Ponds (32.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Rock Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.