Bent County · stream · order 7 river · ~325 cfs typical
Purgatoire River
Purgatoire River is a stream in Bent 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
Overcast
95°
68°
14 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
95°
67°
15 mph
5%
Sun
Partly cloudy
102°
75°
15 mph
0%
↗ 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
- Gageby Creek6.2 mi
- Adobe Creek6.4 mi
- Crooked Arroyo CA-3 Detention Reservoir7.7 mi
- Crooked Arroyo CA-4 Detention Reservoir7.8 mi
- Rule Creek7.4 mi
- Dawn Reservoir7.8 mi
- Tarbox Arroyo8.8 mi
- John Martin Reservoir8.1 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.
Purgatoire River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish 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 Purgatoire River?+
Purgatoire River is a stream in Bent County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.