Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last May 30, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) fishing
Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a river section. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2020, most often in May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 30, 2025
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2020
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 10.7 in
- Elevation
- 6,759.2 ft
Fish at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos)
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last May 30, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk How Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Fish stocked in 2020
110
Fish stocked in 2021
700
Fish stocked in 2025
701
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 701 | 10.5 in | report |
| May 19, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 26, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 110 | 11.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Taos, NM
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Rio Fernando de Taos (aka Taos Creek) at Las Petacas Campground on US 64, about 4 miles southeast of Taos. Carson NF: the creek runs along the campground with stream fishing access; vault toilet on site. Day-use fee $10 per vehicle; overnight camping available seasonally.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos)?
Fishing Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) usually means Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 30, 2025, averaging 10.7 in.
When is Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) stocked?
Last stocked May 30, 2025. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2020, most often in May. No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos)?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) average 10.7 in.
How do you get on Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos)?
The nearest town is Taos, NM. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Rio Fernando de Taos (aka Taos Creek) at Las Petacas Campground on US 64, about 4 miles southeast of Taos. Carson NF: the creek runs along the campground with stream fishing access; vault toilet on site. Day-use fee $10 per vehicle; overnight camping available seasonally.
Which lakes near Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) were stocked more recently?
Rio Grande (Gorge, above Pilar) (10.8 mi), Rio Pueblo (15.1 mi), Rio Grande (Pilar to Cochiti Lake) (17.4 mi), Red River East Fork (18.7 mi), and Red River (below Questa) (18.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Rio Grande (Gorge, above Pilar) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rio Pueblo is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Rio Grande (Pilar to Cochiti Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.