Red River West Fork fishing

Fishing at Red River West Fork has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2020, most often in July and August. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 14, 2026

Plants on record

26

Since 2020

Species recorded

1

Average size

10.4 in

Elevation

9,411.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Red River West Fork?
Fishing Red River West Fork is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 26 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 14, 2026, averaging 10.4 in.
When is Red River West Fork stocked?
Last stocked July 14, 2026. It is stocked about 3.7 times a year since 2020, most often in July and August. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2026 it was May 27, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Red River West Fork?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Red River West Fork average 10.4 in.
Which lakes near Red River West Fork were stocked more recently?
Eagle Nest Lake (10.1 mi), Eagle Rock Lake (11.4 mi), Shuree Ponds (15.3 mi), and Red River (below Questa) (16.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Nest Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Eagle Rock Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Shuree Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Red River West Fork is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2026 it was May 27, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Eagle Nest Lake (10.1 mi), Eagle Rock Lake (11.4 mi), Shuree Ponds (15.3 mi), and Red River (below Questa) (16.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Eagle Nest Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Eagle Rock Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Shuree Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Red River West Fork

Fishing Red River West Fork is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 26 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 26 plants
Plants
26 of 26
Last stocked
July 14, 2026
Average length
10.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1,7992020
  • 1,6652021
  • 1,4982024
  • 1,8032025
  • 9012026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 26 plants Showing 26 plants

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 14, 2026 Rainbow Trout 301 10.4 in report
June 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 10.1 in report
May 27, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 10 in report
August 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 301 10.4 in report
August 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 10.5 in report
July 21, 2025 Rainbow Trout 301 10.8 in report
July 8, 2025 Rainbow Trout 301 10.1 in report
June 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 10.4 in report
May 28, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 10.5 in report
August 27, 2024 Rainbow Trout 299 10.1 in report
August 12, 2024 Rainbow Trout 300 10.1 in report
July 26, 2024 Rainbow Trout 300 10.1 in report
July 9, 2024 Rainbow Trout 301 10.2 in report
June 20, 2024 Rainbow Trout 298 10.2 in report
August 30, 2021 Rainbow Trout 314 11 in report
August 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 301 11.1 in report
July 28, 2021 Rainbow Trout 299 10.8 in report
July 15, 2021 Rainbow Trout 149 11.7 in report
June 14, 2021 Rainbow Trout 301 10.1 in report
May 24, 2021 Rainbow Trout 301 10.3 in report
August 25, 2020 Rainbow Trout 300 10.2 in report
August 10, 2020 Rainbow Trout 301 10.4 in report
July 28, 2020 Rainbow Trout 299 9.7 in report
July 15, 2020 Rainbow Trout 300 10 in report
July 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 299 9.9 in report
June 16, 2020 Rainbow Trout 300 10.6 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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