Last stocked
April 28, 2026
Plants on record
33
Since 2020
Species recorded
4
Average size
10.1 in
Elevation
5,157.3 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Clayton Lake?
- Fishing Clayton Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 26 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 28, 2026, averaging 11.5 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked September 30, 2025, averaging 5.7 in. Walleye was last stocked April 15, 2025, averaging 0.3 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 15, 2020, averaging 11.2 in.
- When is Clayton Lake stocked?
- Last stocked April 28, 2026. It is stocked about 4.7 times a year since 2020, most often in April and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of March. In 2026 it was February 18, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.
- How big are the fish stocked at Clayton Lake?
- Stocked fish average 10.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.5 in. Largemouth Bass average 5.7 in. Walleye average 0.3 in. Channel Catfish average 11.2 in.
- Which lakes near Clayton Lake were stocked more recently?
- Ned Houk Ponds (21.7 mi), Carrizozo Recreation Lake (28.6 mi), Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (65.5 mi), Lake Maloya (65.8 mi), and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (68.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Ned Houk Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Carrizozo Recreation Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Maloya is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
How Clayton Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of March. In 2026 it was February 18, 2026, earlier than usual.
No plants recorded in 2022.
Ned Houk Ponds (21.7 mi), Carrizozo Recreation Lake (28.6 mi), Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (65.5 mi), Lake Maloya (65.8 mi), and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (68.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Ned Houk Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Carrizozo Recreation Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Maloya is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish at Clayton Lake
Fishing Clayton Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 26 of 33 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 2 more.
Rainbow Trout 26 plants
- Plants
- 26 of 33
- Last stocked
- April 28, 2026
- Average length
- 11.5 in
Largemouth Bass 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 33
- Last stocked
- September 30, 2025
- Average length
- 5.7 in
Walleye 2 plants
- Plants
- 2 of 33
- Last stocked
- April 15, 2025
- Average length
- 0.3 in
Channel Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 33
- Last stocked
- October 15, 2020
- Average length
- 11.2 in
Fish stocked per year
- 17,6832020
- 66,3922021
- 5,5512023
- 16,8002024
- 72,5072025
- 8,0022026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 13.3 in | report |
| April 28, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 10.1 in | report |
| February 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.1 in | report |
| September 30, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.3 in | report |
| September 30, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 7,998 | 5.2 in | report |
| September 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,998 | 10.3 in | report |
| June 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.3 in | report |
| May 7, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 16.5 in | report |
| May 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 10.1 in | report |
| April 15, 2025 | Walleye | 40,506 | 0.3 in | report |
| March 31, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 15.4 in | report |
| March 31, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 10 in | report |
| February 20, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.2 in | report |
| October 3, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 4,799 | 10 in | report |
| September 26, 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 8,001 | 5.7 in | report |
| September 24, 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 | 10.2 in | report |
| May 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 17.5 in | report |
| May 2, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,150 | 10.5 in | report |
| March 1, 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 3,001 | 10 in | report |
| October 20, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 4,425 | 5.8 in | report |
| September 29, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 10.4 in | report |
| September 23, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,998 | 10.8 in | report |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 16.5 in | report |
| May 4, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,604 | 9.8 in | report |
| April 28, 2021 | Walleye | 44,116 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 14.3 in | report |
| April 5, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 3,599 | 11.7 in | report |
| March 3, 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 9.4 in | report |
| October 15, 2020 | Channel Catfish | 2,200 | 11.2 in | report |
| September 30, 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 3,499 | 6.1 in | report |
| September 21, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,985 | 10.6 in | report |
| September 14, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 3,998 | 10.6 in | report |
| February 17, 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.1 in | report |
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Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.
Nearest lakes
- Ned Houk Ponds (21.7 mi, last stocked June 30, 2026)
- Carrizozo Recreation Lake (28.6 mi, last stocked June 30, 2026)
- Lake Alice (Sugarite Canyon) (65.5 mi, last stocked July 13, 2026)
- Lake Maloya (65.8 mi, last stocked July 13, 2026)
- Cimarron River (West of Cimarron) (68.9 mi, last stocked July 15, 2026)