Last stocked
October 21, 2021
Plants on record
5
Since 2020
Species recorded
2
Average size
6.4 in
Elevation
4,525.9 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at El Rito Creek (trib of Chama)?
- Fishing El Rito Creek (trib of Chama) is most likely to be for 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 (trib of Chama) stocked?
- Last stocked October 21, 2021. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2020, most often in June and October.
- How big are the fish stocked at El Rito Creek (trib 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 (trib of Chama) were stocked more recently?
- El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) (0 mi), Perch Lake (guadalupe County) (1.1 mi), Blue Hole Park Pond (1.2 mi), Santa Rosa Lake (7.1 mi), and Gallinas River (nr Las Vegas) (21.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Blue Hole Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.
How El Rito Creek (trib of Chama) is stocked
El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) (0 mi), Perch Lake (guadalupe County) (1.1 mi), Blue Hole Park Pond (1.2 mi), Santa Rosa Lake (7.1 mi), and Gallinas River (nr Las Vegas) (21.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Blue Hole Park Pond is also stocked with Channel Catfish.
Fish at El Rito Creek (trib of Chama)
Fishing El Rito Creek (trib of Chama) is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 4 of 5 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish.
Cutthroat Trout 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 5
- Last stocked
- October 21, 2021
- Average length
- 6.8 in
Channel Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 5
- Last stocked
- July 28, 2020
- Average length
- 4.9 in
Fish stocked per year
- 5,3052020
- 5,2172021
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,994 | 1.7 in | report |
| October 7, 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 223 | 10.8 in | report |
| July 28, 2020 | Channel Catfish | 1,960 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 30, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,177 | 4.3 in | report |
| June 30, 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 168 | 10.5 in | report |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.
Nearest lakes
- El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) (0 mi, last stocked September 14, 2026)
- Perch Lake (guadalupe County) (1.1 mi, last stocked June 30, 2026)
- Blue Hole Park Pond (1.2 mi, last stocked June 30, 2026)
- Santa Rosa Lake (7.1 mi, last stocked May 24, 2026)
- Gallinas River (nr Las Vegas) (21.6 mi, last stocked May 28, 2026)