Los Pinos River fishing

Fishing at Los Pinos River has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 4.9 times a year since 2020, most often in June and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 22, 2026

Plants on record

34

Since 2020

Species recorded

1

Average size

10.4 in

Elevation

6,020.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Los Pinos River?
Fishing Los Pinos River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 34 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 22, 2026, averaging 10.4 in.
When is Los Pinos River stocked?
Last stocked July 22, 2026. It is stocked about 4.9 times a year since 2020, most often in June and August. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 29, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Los Pinos River?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Los Pinos River average 10.4 in.
Which lakes near Los Pinos River were stocked more recently?
Chama River (abv El Vado) (48.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Los Pinos River is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 29, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Chama River (abv El Vado) (48.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Los Pinos River

Fishing Los Pinos River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 34 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 34 plants
Plants
34 of 34
Last stocked
July 22, 2026
Average length
10.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 12,6052020
  • 13,4572021
  • 12,9602024
  • 10,8002025
  • 9,0022026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 34 plants Showing 34 plants

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 22, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,799 10.3 in report
June 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,801 10.7 in report
June 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.3 in report
May 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.7 in report
April 29, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,802 10.2 in report
August 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.6 in report
July 14, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,801 10.9 in report
June 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,799 10.3 in report
June 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,799 10.3 in report
May 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,801 10.2 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.3 in report
October 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 2,161 10.1 in report
September 11, 2024 Rainbow Trout 299 10.2 in report
September 3, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,502 10.5 in report
August 26, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10 in report
August 19, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.3 in report
July 17, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,798 10 in report
June 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.4 in report
June 12, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.4 in report
October 19, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,349 9.8 in report
September 14, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,799 10.8 in report
August 24, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,799 11.3 in report
August 16, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,313 10.7 in report
July 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,800 11 in report
June 23, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.5 in report
May 18, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.6 in report
May 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,797 9.9 in report
October 19, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,800 11.1 in report
September 15, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.5 in report
August 27, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,100 10.4 in report
August 20, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,503 10.3 in report
July 20, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,801 10.2 in report
June 24, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,800 10.5 in report
June 11, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,801 10.7 in report
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Species stocked here

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

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