Taos County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
West Fork Red River
1 stocking on record · NMDGF
West Fork Red River is a stream in Taos County, New Mexico, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 14, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NMDGF; 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
81°
55°
13 mph
10%
Fri
Drizzle
75°
56°
12 mph
31%
Sat
Overcast
74°
51°
18 mph
58%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 14 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 301 | 10.4" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Middle Fork Lake1.1 mi
- East Fork Red River1.2 mistocked Jul 14, 2026
- Middle Fork Red River1.2 mi
- Sawmill Creek1.7 mi
- Lost Lake2.4 mi
- Lake Fork2.3 mi
- Goose Lake2.7 mi
- Horseshoe Lake3.2 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.
West Fork Red River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Fork Red River?+
West Fork Red River is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Taos County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 14, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West Fork Red River?+
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 West Fork Red River?+
West Fork Red River is a stream in Taos County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.