Carrizozo Recreation Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Carrizozo Recreation Lake?

Fishing Carrizozo Recreation Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 39 of 60 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 10, 2026, averaging 10.6 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 30, 2026, averaging 18 in.

When is Carrizozo Recreation Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 30, 2026. It is stocked about 8.6 times a year since 2020, most often in February and March. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 14, 2026, about when it usually is.

How big are the fish stocked at Carrizozo Recreation Lake?

Stocked fish average 13.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.6 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in.

Which lakes near Carrizozo Recreation Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Maloya (76.7 mi), Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (77.4 mi), and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (93.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Maloya is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Carrizozo Recreation Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 14, 2026, about when it usually is.

Lake Maloya (76.7 mi), Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (77.4 mi), and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (93.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Maloya is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.