Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) fishing

Fishing at Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) has Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 10 times a year since 2020, most often in February and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

May 28, 2026

Plants on record

71

Since 2020

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.8 in

Elevation

-1.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar)?
Fishing Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 64 of 71 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 9.4 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked August 21, 2025, averaging 3.6 in.
When is Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) stocked?
Last stocked May 28, 2026. It is stocked about 10 times a year since 2020, most often in February and October. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of February. In 2026 it was February 18, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar)?
Stocked fish average 8.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 9.4 in. Cutthroat Trout average 3.6 in.
Which lakes near Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) were stocked more recently?
Jal Lake (560.5 mi) and Eunice Lake (576 mi) were stocked more recently. Jal Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Eunice Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of February. In 2026 it was February 18, 2026, about when it usually is.

Jal Lake (560.5 mi) and Eunice Lake (576 mi) were stocked more recently. Jal Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Eunice Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar)

Fishing Rio Grande (gorge- Abv Pilar) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 64 of 71 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout.

Rainbow Trout 64 plants
Plants
64 of 71
Last stocked
May 28, 2026
Average length
9.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 7 plants
Plants
7 of 71
Last stocked
August 21, 2025
Average length
3.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 97,9342020
  • 110,4902021
  • 7452022
  • 9492023
  • 2,9432024
  • 209,5982025
  • 18,4312026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 71 plants Showing 71 plants

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 28, 2026 Rainbow Trout 249 10.1 in report
May 15, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 10.5 in report
April 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 10.1 in report
March 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 12.4 in report
March 6, 2026 Rainbow Trout 251 10 in report
February 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 10,008 6.4 in report
February 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 6,672 5.1 in report
February 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 501 11.2 in report
November 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 15,017 3 in report
October 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 10,008 3.3 in report
October 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,247 10.4 in report
October 8, 2025 Rainbow Trout 248 10.1 in report
September 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.3 in report
September 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 25,027 4.3 in report
September 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 252 10.2 in report
August 21, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 20,000 1.3 in report
August 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 21,000 5.9 in report
June 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 50,000 4.6 in report
May 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.2 in report
May 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 24,993 5.9 in report
May 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.3 in report
April 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 10.2 in report
March 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 9,304 4.7 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.4 in report
March 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10 in report
February 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.2 in report
February 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 15,001 3.6 in report
February 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 11.3 in report
February 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 14,999 7.4 in report
January 28, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.4 in report
January 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 10.4 in report
December 23, 2024 Rainbow Trout 186 10.1 in report
December 11, 2024 Rainbow Trout 188 10.4 in report
November 27, 2024 Rainbow Trout 187 10.2 in report
November 14, 2024 Rainbow Trout 299 11.2 in report
October 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 300 10.5 in report
October 18, 2024 Rainbow Trout 501 10.2 in report
October 18, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 780 12.9 in report
September 24, 2024 Rainbow Trout 251 10.4 in report
September 6, 2024 Rainbow Trout 251 10.3 in report
May 9, 2023 Rainbow Trout 201 10.4 in report
March 22, 2023 Rainbow Trout 500 10.5 in report
March 10, 2023 Rainbow Trout 248 10 in report
November 22, 2022 Rainbow Trout 248 9.2 in report
November 10, 2022 Rainbow Trout 249 9.6 in report
October 27, 2022 Rainbow Trout 248 10.1 in report
November 22, 2021 Rainbow Trout 188 10.3 in report
November 10, 2021 Rainbow Trout 326 9.6 in report
October 27, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 9,531 1.5 in report
October 26, 2021 Rainbow Trout 187 9.9 in report
October 6, 2021 Rainbow Trout 187 10.3 in report
September 17, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 77,744 1.4 in report
September 16, 2021 Rainbow Trout 248 10.7 in report
May 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 10.7 in report
May 12, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 9.5 in report
April 29, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 7,169 3.7 in report
April 14, 2021 Rainbow Trout 251 9 in report
March 22, 2021 Rainbow Trout 251 10.9 in report
March 10, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 10.4 in report
March 10, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 10,661 3 in report
February 23, 2021 Rainbow Trout 249 9.5 in report
February 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 9 in report
January 27, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,249 9.9 in report
January 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 249 10 in report
November 13, 2020 Rainbow Trout 249 11.9 in report
October 21, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.9 in report
September 24, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.4 in report
September 18, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 96,341 1.4 in report
July 13, 2020 Rainbow Trout 345 10.2 in report
February 26, 2020 Rainbow Trout 251 10 in report
January 30, 2020 Rainbow Trout 248 10.2 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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