Colfax County · stream · order 6 river · ~240 cfs typical
Cimarron River
Stocked 2× on record · NMDGF
Cimarron River is a stream in Colfax County, New Mexico, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NMDGF; 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
96°
61°
20 mph
13%
Fri
Drizzle
94°
66°
21 mph
51%
Sat
Overcast
88°
62°
15 mph
51%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 15 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 3,425 | 10.1" | |
| Jul 8 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 2,424 | 10.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Alkali Arroyo0.6 mi
- Chico Creek3.7 mi
- Rio del Plano5.0 mi
- Ocate Creek5.4 mi
- Ferguson Lake6.1 mi
- Salado Creek5.9 mi
- Jaritas Arroyo8.2 mi
- Middle Lake7.7 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.
Cimarron River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cimarron River?+
Cimarron River is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Colfax County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 15, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cimarron 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 Cimarron River?+
Cimarron River is a stream in Colfax County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.