Lincoln County · stream · order 6 river · ~57 cfs typical
Rio Bonito
Rio Bonito is a stream in Lincoln 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
Drizzle
100°
72°
17 mph
43%
Sat
Drizzle
90°
65°
17 mph
61%
Sun
Overcast
91°
66°
18 mph
43%
↗ 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
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Rio Ruidoso0.0 mi
- Baca Spring Creek1.8 mi
- Graves Tank4.2 mi
- Berts Tank5.9 mi
- Cherry Lake7.1 mi
- Hondo Tank7.1 mi
- Mesa Tank7.2 mi
- Yates Tank7.2 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.
Rio Bonito fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rio Bonito?+
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 Rio Bonito?+
Rio Bonito is a stream in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.