Eddy County · stream · order 6 river · ~237 cfs typical
Rio Peñasco
Rio Peñasco is a stream in Eddy 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
107°
76°
32 mph
14%
Sat
Showers
97°
72°
27 mph
35%
Sun
Drizzle
95°
72°
25 mph
35%
↗ 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
- Brainard Lake0.8 mi
- Kaiser Lake2.2 mi
- Spring Lake3.4 mi
- Eagle Creek8.1 mi
- Lake McMillan (historical)8.8 mi
- Cottonwood Creek10.4 mi
- North Seven Rivers12.0 mi
- South Seven Rivers12.4 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 Peñasco fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rio Peñasco?+
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 Peñasco?+
Rio Peñasco is a stream in Eddy County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.