Taos County · stream · order 4 river · ~30 cfs typical
Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara
Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara is a stream in Taos 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
Rain
82°
58°
20 mph
22%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
54°
22 mph
67%
Sun
Overcast
79°
54°
9 mph
11%
↗ 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
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Fork Rio Santa Barbara0.0 mi
- Jicarita Creek1.9 mi
- East Fork Rio Santa Barbara2.9 mi
- Hidden Lake3.7 mi
- Rio San Leonardo3.2 mi
- San Leonardo Lakes4.2 mi
- Trampas Lakes4.4 mi
- Cebadilla Trick Tank4.5 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.
Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara?+
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 Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara?+
Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara is a stream in Taos County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.