Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last October 22, 2020 Best: dusk, night Last stocked October 22, 2020 · avg 11.2 in · 3 plants
Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guideAbiquiu Reservoir fishing
Abiquiu Reservoir fishing 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
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 6
- Since 2020
- Species recorded
- 2
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Elevation
- 6,204.8 ft
Fish at Abiquiu Reservoir
Channel Catfish Stocked · 3 plants · last October 22, 2020 Best: dusk, night 
Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last April 7, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night How Abiquiu Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Fish stocked in 2020
15,480
Fish stocked in 2021
458,376
Fish stocked in 2026
737,613
Stocking history
| 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 |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you go.
About Abiquiu Reservoir
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Common questions
What fish are at Abiquiu Reservoir?
Fishing Abiquiu Reservoir is as likely 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 (below El Vado) (27.3 mi), and Fenton Lake (30.3 mi) were stocked more recently.