Sierra County · stream · order 5 river · ~6 cfs typical
Poverty Creek
Poverty Creek is a stream in Sierra 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
97°
69°
28 mph
24%
Sat
Rain
93°
65°
20 mph
32%
Sun
Drizzle
89°
63°
14 mph
32%
→ 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
- Dry Creek1.3 mi
- Mineral Creek1.3 mi
- Turkey Creek1.7 mi
- Chloride Creek3.8 mi
- Margarita Tank3.7 mi
- South Fork Cuchillo Negro Creek4.7 mi
- Byers Run4.5 mi
- Monument Creek5.6 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.
Poverty Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Poverty 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 Poverty Creek?+
Poverty Creek is a stream in Sierra County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.