Rio Costilla — Special Trout Water
River (Rio Costilla). New Mexico, United States.
36.8460, -105.3776 — View on the map
- Length
- 4.8 km
- Permit required
- New Mexico fishing license
- Catch and release
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
14-pocket fishing vest with removable back, khakiFor: all fishing · carry-on storage
€42.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Sun Protection Arm Sleeves, 2 PairsFor: all fishing · sun
€19.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Brook troutSalvelinus fontinaliscouche NMDGF Special Trout Waters (« Rio Grande cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout »)
Local rules
From its confluence with Latir Creek upstream 2.4 miles to the Valle Viday boundary. Désignation « Red chile ». Règle : Catch-and-release only, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
- no-kill
- truite
2026 season calendar — New Mexico
Official sources
- NMDGF — New Mexico Fishing Waters (Special Trout Waters, Trophy Bass Waters) (accessed on 23 September 2026)