Conchas Lake fishing

Fishing at Conchas Lake has Largemouth Bass and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2020, most often in April and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

June 17, 2026

Plants on record

24

Since 2020

Species recorded

2

Average size

1.4 in

Elevation

4,176.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Conchas Lake?
Fishing Conchas Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass. Walleye was last stocked April 6, 2026, averaging 0.3 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked June 17, 2026, averaging 3.2 in.
When is Conchas Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 17, 2026. It is stocked about 3.4 times a year since 2020, most often in April and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was April 4, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Conchas Lake?
Stocked fish average 1.4 in. Walleye average 0.3 in. Largemouth Bass average 3.2 in.
Which lakes near Conchas Lake were stocked more recently?
Blue Hole Park Pond (40.1 mi) and Perch Lake (guadalupe County) (40.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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How Conchas Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of April. In 2026 it was April 4, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.

Blue Hole Park Pond (40.1 mi) and Perch Lake (guadalupe County) (40.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

Fish at Conchas Lake

Fishing Conchas Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 15 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass.

Walleye 15 plants
Plants
15 of 24
Last stocked
April 6, 2026
Average length
0.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Largemouth Bass 9 plants
Plants
9 of 24
Last stocked
June 17, 2026
Average length
3.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 19,9802020
  • 1,610,5762021
  • 1,486,0142023
  • 2,119,8012025
  • 826,4492026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 24 plants Showing 24 plants

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 17, 2026 Largemouth Bass 23,580 1.1 in report
May 26, 2026 Largemouth Bass 133,338 0.2 in report
May 24, 2026 Largemouth Bass 171,299 0.2 in report
April 6, 2026 Walleye 222,624 0.3 in report
April 4, 2026 Walleye 275,608 0.3 in report
July 9, 2025 Largemouth Bass 35,473 1.7 in report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 50,592 1.6 in report
April 15, 2025 Walleye 865,081 0.3 in report
April 7, 2025 Walleye 358,413 0.3 in report
April 4, 2025 Walleye 187,201 0.3 in report
April 2, 2025 Walleye 623,041 0.3 in report
April 30, 2023 Walleye 205,671 0.3 in report
April 26, 2023 Walleye 447,250 0.3 in report
April 25, 2023 Walleye 706,482 0.3 in report
April 17, 2023 Walleye 126,611 0.3 in report
October 20, 2021 Largemouth Bass 22,322 5.5 in report
September 29, 2021 Largemouth Bass 1,051 11.4 in report
July 22, 2021 Largemouth Bass 30,254 1.8 in report
April 14, 2021 Walleye 999,617 0.3 in report
April 14, 2021 Walleye 257,990 0.3 in report
April 11, 2021 Walleye 143,315 0.3 in report
April 7, 2021 Walleye 131,825 0.3 in report
April 5, 2021 Walleye 24,202 0.3 in report
October 21, 2020 Largemouth Bass 19,980 5.5 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.

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