Colfax County · stream · order 4 river · ~5 cfs typical
Rio del Plano
Rio del Plano is a stream in Colfax 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
96°
60°
17 mph
13%
Fri
Drizzle
94°
65°
22 mph
65%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
62°
16 mph
54%
→ 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
- Alkali Arroyo4.5 mi
- Cimarron River5.0 mistocked Jul 15, 2026
- Dry Arroyo4.9 mi
- Salado Creek4.9 mi
- City Reservoir5.1 mi
- Vermejo River6.5 mi
- Ladd Arroyo6.6 mi
- Boys School Lake6.1 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 del Plano fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rio del Plano?+
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 del Plano?+
Rio del Plano is a stream in Colfax County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.