San Juan County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,207 cfs typical
Animas River
Animas River is a stream in San Juan County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico'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
96°
68°
14 mph
13%
Fri
Clear
101°
70°
18 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
99°
71°
18 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Farmington Glade0.9 mi
- La Plata River2.3 mi
- City Reservoir2.9 mi
- Cottonwood Arroyo3.8 mi
- Locke Arroyo4.2 mi
- King Tank5.5 mi
- Dain Arroyo5.1 mi
- East King Tank6.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Animas River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Animas River?+
Yes — New Mexico 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 Animas River?+
Animas River is a stream in San Juan County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.