Lincoln County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
South Fork Rio Ruidoso
South Fork Rio Ruidoso 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°
12 mph
24%
Fri
Drizzle
91°
63°
17 mph
30%
Sat
Showers
82°
58°
13 mph
85%
→ 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
- North Fork Rio Ruidoso0.0 mi
- Eagle Lake Number two3.4 mi
- Eagle Lake3.4 mi
- South Fork Eagle Creek4.0 mi
- Mescalero Lake4.0 mi
- Palmer Tank4.5 mi
- Pidgeon Tank5.1 mi
- Carrizo Creek5.1 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.
South Fork Rio Ruidoso fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Rio Ruidoso?+
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 Ruidoso?+
South Fork Rio Ruidoso is a stream in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.