
Check which species have trophy potential in Rito la Presa
Scan the QR code to download the app!


Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.
Scan the QR code to download the app!
Rito la Presa is a stream located in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. It is also intersecting with Mora County, New Mexico. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout.
Learn what time of year and day to go fishing at Rito la Presa. Download Fishbrain today to look for new fishing spots, scout new fishing access, or prep for your next trip.

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in New Mexico can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Brown trout as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Aggregate
Bag limit of 5 fish is considered any combination of trout and/or salmon with the exception that no more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 cutthroat trout may be included in the limit.
https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/cold-water-regulations-2/
Trout bag is 3 trout at Laguna del Campo.
https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/cold-water-regulations-2/
Special Trout Waters Apply to the following waters:
General Rules for Special Trout Waters (STW): Many STWs require artificial flies and lures with a single, barbless hook. It is illegal to disturb rocks, plants, or sediment to attract fish. Chumming
and baitfish use are not allowed in any STW. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has established three designations for STWs: Red Chile Water, Green Chile Water and Xmas Chile Water.
Trout water areas are displayed on the New Mexico Fishing Waters map. For additional information please see: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/cold-water-regulations-2/
Red Chile Waters: Catch and Release Only. Artificial fly or lure with a single barbless hook.
Red Chile Water with Native Trout Conservation: Catch-and-release only for Rio Grande cutthroat trout and Gila trout Bag limit unlimited for rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout. Artificial fly or lure with a single barbless hook.
Green Chile Water: Bag limit 2 trout only. Artificial fly or lure with a single barbless hook.
Xmas Chile Water: Bag limit 2 trout only. Any legal tackle.
Salmo trutta
16.8 miles away
36.9 miles away
41.3 miles away
46.5 miles away
51.1 miles away
93.4 miles away
95.8 miles away
100.1 miles away
106.5 miles away
120.5 miles away
151.7 miles away
151.9 miles away
154.8 miles away
155.8 miles away
157.3 miles away
157.7 miles away
174.3 miles away
178.7 miles away
181.0 miles away
182.4 miles away
189.9 miles away
190.0 miles away
190.4 miles away
196.3 miles away
Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Free trial available