What fish are at Abiquiu Reservoir?

Fishing Abiquiu Reservoir is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Walleye. Each accounts for 3 of 6 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 22, 2020, averaging 11.2 in. Walleye was last stocked April 7, 2026, averaging 0.3 in.

How big are the fish stocked at Abiquiu Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 5.7 in. Channel Catfish average 11.2 in. Walleye average 0.3 in.

Abiquiu Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Abiquiu Reservoir has Channel Catfish and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2020, most often in April and October. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

April 7, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2020

Species recorded

Average size

5.7 in

Elevation

6,204.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Abiquiu Reservoir?: Fishing Abiquiu Reservoir is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Walleye. Each accounts for 3 of 6 plants on record. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 22, 2020, averaging 11.2 in. Walleye was last stocked April 7, 2026, averaging 0.3 in.
When is Abiquiu Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked April 7, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 2020, most often in April and October. No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Abiquiu Reservoir?: Stocked fish average 5.7 in. Channel Catfish average 11.2 in. Walleye average 0.3 in.
Which lakes near Abiquiu Reservoir were stocked more recently?: Chama River (below Abiquiu) (4.5 mi), Canjilon Lakes (21.4 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (27.3 mi), and Fenton Lake (30.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

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How Abiquiu Reservoir is stocked

No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Chama River (below Abiquiu) (4.5 mi), Canjilon Lakes (21.4 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (27.3 mi), and Fenton Lake (30.3 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish at Abiquiu Reservoir

Fishing Abiquiu Reservoir is as likely to be for Channel Catfish and Walleye. Each accounts for 3 of 6 plants on record.

Channel Catfish 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 6
Last stocked: October 22, 2020
Average length: 11.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Walleye 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 6
Last stocked: April 7, 2026
Average length: 0.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

15,4802020
458,3762021
737,6132026

Stocking history

All species Channel Catfish Walleye

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
April 7, 2026	Walleye	737,613	0.3 in	report
April 30, 2021	Walleye	223,756	0.3 in	report
April 30, 2021	Walleye	234,620	0.3 in	report
October 22, 2020	Channel Catfish	5,180	11.2 in	report
October 15, 2020	Channel Catfish	3,050	11.2 in	report
October 15, 2020	Channel Catfish	7,250	11.2 in	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.