Rio Las Vacas
No stockings in the past 6 months — last stocked May 20, 2025.
~188-day intervals · Peak: Apr, May, Mar · 18 stockings since 2021 · 8,410 fish
Species Present
✦ Listed in fishing regulations (not stocked)
Special Regulations
Info: From fish migration barrier located about 0.2 miles upstream of NM Road 70 to its headwaters
Bag Limit: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook
Species: Rio Grande cutthroat trout, brown trout
Note: This information is sourced from NM Game & Fish GIS data. Always check the official NM Game & Fish fishing regulations for the most current rules.
Heading out? Freshly stocked trout hit PowerBait hard in the first few days. Inline spinners like Panther Martins are another reliable choice for stocked trout. (affiliate links)
Complete Stocking History — Rio Las Vacas
| Date | Species | Quantity | Length (In) | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 501 | 12.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| May 20, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 501 | 12.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 09, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 498 | 10.9 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 09, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 498 | 10.9 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 499 | 10.3 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 499 | 10.3 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| May 10, 2023 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.2 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| May 10, 2023 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10.2 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 306 | 10.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 306 | 10.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| May 12, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.1 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| May 12, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 499 | 9.1 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 501 | 9.0 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 06, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.8 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
| Apr 06, 2021 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.8 | Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview) |
Click any row or the PDF link to view the original NMDGF stocking report.