El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama) fishing

El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama) fishing: not stocked since October 21, 2021. It was stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Channel Catfish. Species guides list dusk and night as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 21, 2021
· Cutthroat Trout
Plants on record
5
Since 2020
Species recorded
2
Average size
6.4 in
Elevation
8,404.2 ft

Fish at El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama)

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last October 21, 2021

Last stocked October 21, 2021 · avg 6.8 in · 4 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last July 28, 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked July 28, 2020 · avg 4.9 in · 1 plant

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama) is stocked

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

Canjilon Lakes (6.1 mi), Hopewell Lake (15.6 mi), Chama River (below Abiquiu) (20.8 mi), Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (23.1 mi), and Brazos River (24.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Canjilon Lakes is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Hopewell Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Chama River (below Abiquiu) is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.

Fish stocked in 2020

5,305

Fish stocked in 2021

5,217

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 21, 2021Cutthroat Trout4,9941.7 inreport
October 7, 2021Cutthroat Trout22310.8 inreport
July 28, 2020Channel Catfish1,9604.9 inreport
June 30, 2020Cutthroat Trout3,1774.3 inreport
June 30, 2020Cutthroat Trout16810.5 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

Canjilon Lakes 6.1 mi last stocked September 21, 2026 Hopewell Lake 15.6 mi last stocked July 20, 2026 Chama River (below Abiquiu) 20.8 mi last stocked October 1, 2026 Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) 23.1 mi last stocked September 16, 2026 Brazos River 24.4 mi last stocked June 16, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama)?

Fishing El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama) usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 4 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 21, 2021, averaging 6.8 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 28, 2020, averaging 4.9 in.

When is El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama) stocked?

Not stocked since October 21, 2021.

How big are the fish stocked at El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama)?

Stocked fish average 6.4 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.8 in. Channel Catfish average 4.9 in.

Which lakes near El Rito Creek (tributary of Chama) were stocked more recently?

Canjilon Lakes (6.1 mi), Hopewell Lake (15.6 mi), Chama River (below Abiquiu) (20.8 mi), Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (23.1 mi), and Brazos River (24.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Canjilon Lakes is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, Hopewell Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout, and Chama River (below Abiquiu) is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout.