Willow Creek (Pecos Drainage)
Stocked 10 days ago — Fish Are Active
1 stocking in the past 6 months · 5,996 Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout · avg 1.5 in.
~364-day intervals · Peak: Oct, Nov · 4 stockings since 2024 · 8,177 fish
Species Present
Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
Managed by: NM State Parks · Pecos Canyon State Park (Willow Creek area) Official site ↗
Confluence area is in Pecos Canyon State Park; upstream is Santa Fe NF.
Park Alerts — Pecos Canyon State Park
3 park alerts (campgrounds, trails, seasonal closures)
- Mora Campground will be closed to the public starting May 28, 2025, for bridge and campground construction. Expected re-opening will be summer 2027. (5/23/2025 – 10/1/2027)
- Seasonal Closures - Pecos Canyon State Park: Green Chili Waters Day Use Angler site November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, closed due to possible icy road conditions through winter months, the opening and closing dates will depend on weather and road conditions. (9/17/2026 – 3/31/2027)
- Periodic operational closures due to construction of new park facilities. (9/17/2026 – 9/30/2028)
Source: NM State Parks alerts, checked 2026-10-18. Park office (505) 670-8196.
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Complete Stocking History — Willow Creek (Pecos Drainage)
| Date | Species | Quantity | Length (In) | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2026 | Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout | 5996 | 1.5 | Seven Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout | 383 | 2.2 | Seven Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout | 899 | 7.2 | Seven Springs Trout Hatchery |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout | 899 | 7.2 | Seven Springs Trout Hatchery |
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