Gila River (East, Middle, West Forks)
Last stocked November 05, 2025
No stockings in the past 6 months — last stocked November 05, 2025.
~990-day intervals · Peak: May, Jun, Nov · 5 stockings since 2020 · 8,780 fish
Species Present
Gila Trout
Managed by: Gila National Forest · Gila Wilderness; Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (NPS) at the forks Official site ↗
Forks are on Gila NF / Gila Wilderness; the West Fork near the cliff dwellings is National Park Service. Gila Trout Permit required on parts of the West Fork.
Gear up before you go
Rods, reels, bait and tackle for New Mexico waters.
Complete Stocking History — Gila River (East, Middle, West Forks)
| Date | Species | Quantity | Length (In) | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2025 | Gila Trout | 7160 | 4.0 | Federal Hatchery |
| May 10, 2021 | Gila Trout | 725 | 7.2 | Glenwood Springs Hatchery |
| May 10, 2021 | Gila Trout | 725 | 7.2 | Glenwood Springs Hatchery |
| Jun 03, 2020 | Gila Trout | 85 | 14.3 | Glenwood Springs Hatchery |
| Jun 03, 2020 | Gila Trout | 85 | 14.3 | Glenwood Springs Hatchery |
Tap any row to view the original NMDGF stocking report.

