Chaves County · stream · order 7 river · ~205 cfs typical
Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo is a stream in Chaves 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
Mostly clear
102°
72°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
107°
75°
32 mph
20%
Sat
Showers
98°
70°
32 mph
40%
→ 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
- Chain Lakes1.1 mi
- Bottomless Lakes4.0 mi
- Cottonwood Lake4.4 mi
- Berrendo Creek4.5 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Mirror Lake4.5 mi
- Inkwell Lake4.6 mi
- Figure Eight Lake4.6 mi
- Pasture Lake4.9 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 Hondo fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rio Hondo?+
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 Hondo?+
Rio Hondo is a stream in Chaves County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.