San Antonio River fishing

Common questions

What fish are at San Antonio River?

Fishing San Antonio River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 28 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 16, 2026, averaging 10.9 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 29, 2024, averaging 5.1 in.

When is San Antonio River stocked?

Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2020, most often in May and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 8, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at San Antonio River?

Stocked fish average 9.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.9 in. Cutthroat Trout average 5.1 in.

Which lakes near San Antonio River were stocked more recently?

Fenton Lake (5.9 mi) and Chama River (below Abiquiu) (29 mi) were stocked more recently. Fenton Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout and Chama River (below Abiquiu) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

How San Antonio River is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 8, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Fenton Lake (5.9 mi) and Chama River (below Abiquiu) (29 mi) were stocked more recently. Fenton Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout and Chama River (below Abiquiu) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.