Canjilon Lakes fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Canjilon Lakes?

Fishing Canjilon Lakes is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 69 of 74 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 15, 2026, averaging 13.5 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 9, 2025, averaging 8.6 in.

When is Canjilon Lakes stocked?

Last stocked July 15, 2026. It is stocked about 11 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was May 13, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Canjilon Lakes?

Stocked fish average 13.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 8.6 in.

Which lakes near Canjilon Lakes were stocked more recently?

Hopewell Lake (11.6 mi), Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (17.2 mi), and Chama River (blw El Vado) (22.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Hopewell Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

How Canjilon Lakes is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was May 13, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Hopewell Lake (11.6 mi), Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (17.2 mi), and Chama River (blw El Vado) (22.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Hopewell Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.