Colfax County · stream · order 5 river · ~4 cfs typical
Chico Creek
Chico Creek is a stream in Colfax 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
95°
62°
22 mph
12%
Fri
Showers
93°
65°
18 mph
63%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
62°
16 mph
52%
→ 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
- Ocate Creek1.7 mi
- Cimarron River3.7 mistocked Jul 15, 2026
- Alkali Arroyo4.3 mi
- Jaritas Arroyo4.6 mi
- Ferguson Lake4.5 mi
- Middle Lake5.0 mi
- Rio del Plano8.7 mi
- Sauz Creek8.6 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.
Chico Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chico 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 Chico Creek?+
Chico Creek is a stream in Colfax County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.