Brazos River fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Brazos River?

Fishing Brazos River is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 30 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 16, 2026, averaging 11.2 in.

When is Brazos River stocked?

Last stocked June 16, 2026. It is stocked about 4.3 times a year since 2020, most often in June and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 7, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Brazos River?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Brazos River average 11.2 in.

Which lakes near Brazos River were stocked more recently?

Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (1.5 mi), Chama River (abv El Vado) (11.4 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (13.1 mi), and Canjilon Lakes (18.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Canjilon Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Brazos River is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was April 7, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (1.5 mi), Chama River (abv El Vado) (11.4 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (13.1 mi), and Canjilon Lakes (18.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Canjilon Lakes is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.