San Miguel County · stream · order 3 river · ~20 cfs typical
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in San Miguel 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
Overcast
88°
62°
13 mph
4%
Fri
Overcast
88°
62°
11 mph
23%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
58°
21 mph
92%
↗ 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
- Rio Mora1.3 mi
- Winsor Creek1.7 mi
- Panchuela Creek2.3 mi
- Willow Creek2.8 mi
- Holy Ghost Creek3.9 mistocked Jul 13, 2026
- South Fork Bear Creek3.5 mi
- Cave Creek4.5 mi
- Horsethief Creek5.5 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.
Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Creek?+
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 Bear Creek?+
Bear Creek is a stream in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.