Bear Canyon Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Bear Canyon Reservoir?

Fishing Bear Canyon Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 33 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 10, 2025, averaging 10 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 4, 2023, averaging 13.5 in.

When is Bear Canyon Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked March 10, 2025. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 2019, most often in January and February. The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of January. In 2025 it was January 9, 2025, earlier than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Bear Canyon Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 10.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 10 in. Channel Catfish average 13.5 in.

Which lakes near Bear Canyon Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Lake Roberts (13.9 mi), Bill Evans Lake (33.6 mi), Snow Lake (46.7 mi), Elephant Butte Lake (53.5 mi), and Quemado Lake (91 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Roberts is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Bill Evans Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Snow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Quemado Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Bear Canyon Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of January. In 2025 it was January 9, 2025, earlier than usual.

Lake Roberts (13.9 mi), Bill Evans Lake (33.6 mi), Snow Lake (46.7 mi), Elephant Butte Lake (53.5 mi), and Quemado Lake (91 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Roberts is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Bill Evans Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Snow Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Quemado Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.