Rio Arriba County · stream · order 4 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Frances Creek
Frances Creek is a stream in Rio Arriba 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
98°
68°
18 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
95°
67°
19 mph
7%
Sun
Overcast
96°
67°
15 mph
7%
→ 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
- La Jara Creek3.9 mi
- Los Pinos River4.0 mistocked Jul 22, 2026
- Lopez Lake8.9 mi
- Laguna Seca9.5 mi
- Cabresto Creek10.9 mi
- Cutter Reservoir11.5 mi
- Shale Tank11.5 mi
- Spring Creek14.4 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.
Frances Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Frances 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 Frances Creek?+
Frances Creek is a stream in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.