Las Animas County · stream · order 4 river · ~41 cfs typical
South Fork Purgatoire River
South 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
Overcast
85°
61°
18 mph
41%
Sat
Overcast
86°
61°
27 mph
55%
Sun
Drizzle
91°
60°
12 mph
17%
↗ 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
- McDonald Reservoir5.8 mi
- Ojo Verde Reservoir6.0 mi
- Middle Fork Purgatoire River5.6 mi
- North Fork Purgatoire River5.6 mi
- Primero Reservoir5.6 mi
- Bingham Lake7.3 mi
- Dead Horse Lake9.5 mi
- Guajatoyah Creek8.7 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.
South Fork Purgatoire River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South 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 South Fork Purgatoire River?+
South Fork Purgatoire River is a stream in Las Animas County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.