Guadalupe County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
El Rito Creek
Stocked 2× on record · NMDGF
El Rito Creek is a stream in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 14, 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
103°
72°
19 mph
5%
Fri
Overcast
100°
74°
23 mph
22%
Sat
Drizzle
95°
69°
22 mph
35%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 14 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 51 | 10.7" | |
| Jun 29 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 50 | 10" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bass Lake0.8 mi
- Park Lake1.1 mi
- Blue Hole1.2 mi
- Post Lake1.2 mi
- Twin Lake1.1 mi
- Hidden Lake1.1 mi
- Perch Lake1.1 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Rock Lake1.5 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.
El Rito Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in El Rito Creek?+
El Rito Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 14, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish El Rito 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 El Rito Creek?+
El Rito Creek is a stream in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.