Las Animas County · stream · order 4 river · ~42 cfs typical
Middle Fork Purgatoire River
Middle Fork Purgatoire River is a stream in Las Animas County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
83°
62°
15 mph
39%
Sat
Overcast
84°
60°
24 mph
63%
Sun
Overcast
90°
61°
18 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- North Fork Purgatoire River0.0 mi
- Guajatoyah Creek3.6 mi
- Bingham Lake4.0 mi
- Crooked Creek3.5 mi
- Russell Reservoir4.3 mi
- Russell Lake4.3 mi
- Whiskey Creek5.2 mi
- Coal Creek5.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Middle Fork Purgatoire River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle Fork Purgatoire River?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Middle Fork Purgatoire River?+
Middle Fork Purgatoire River is a stream in Las Animas County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.