Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) fishing

Fishing at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. 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

Plants on record

3

Since 2020

Species recorded

1

Average size

10.7 in

Elevation

6,759.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos)?
Fishing Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) is most likely to be for 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.
Which lakes near Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) were stocked more recently?
Rio Pueblo (15.1 mi), Red River (below Questa) (17.9 mi), Red River (abv Questa) (17.9 mi), Red River East Fork (20 mi), and Red River West Fork (20 mi) were stocked more recently. Rio Pueblo is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River (abv Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Red River West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) is stocked

No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Rio Pueblo (15.1 mi), Red River (below Questa) (17.9 mi), Red River (abv Questa) (17.9 mi), Red River East Fork (20 mi), and Red River West Fork (20 mi) were stocked more recently. Rio Pueblo is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River (abv Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Red River East Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Red River West Fork is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos)

Fishing Taos Creek (aka Rio Fernando De Taos) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 3 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 3 plants
Plants
3 of 3
Last stocked
May 30, 2025
Average length
10.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 1102020
  • 7002021
  • 7012025

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
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

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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