Lincoln County · stream · order 3 river · ~10 cfs typical
South Fork Rio Bonito
South Fork 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
Overcast
89°
66°
9 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
89°
63°
14 mph
27%
Sat
Showers
80°
59°
19 mph
78%
↗ 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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Bonito Creek0.0 mi
- Blue Hole Pond0.1 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Bonito Lake1.0 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
- Bluefront Pond2.0 mi
- Littleton Tank2.3 mi
- South Fork Eagle Creek4.6 mi
- Eagle Lake4.8 mi
- Eagle Lake Number two4.9 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.
South Fork Rio Bonito fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork 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 South Fork Rio Bonito?+
South Fork Rio Bonito is a stream in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.