Eagle Nest Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Eagle Nest Lake?

Fishing Eagle Nest Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 76 of 81 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 15, 2026, averaging 7.1 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 5, 2020, averaging 5.6 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked April 9, 2026, averaging 1.7 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked April 22, 2025, averaging 1.5 in.

When is Eagle Nest Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 15, 2026. It is stocked about 12 times a year since 2020, most often in May and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was March 5, 2026, earlier than usual.

How big are the fish stocked at Eagle Nest Lake?

Stocked fish average 6.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 7.1 in. Cutthroat Trout average 5.6 in. Kokanee Salmon average 1.7 in. Channel Catfish average 1.5 in.

Which lakes near Eagle Nest Lake were stocked more recently?

Shuree Ponds (17.4 mi), Eagle Rock Lake (21.4 mi), and Red River (below Questa) (25.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Shuree Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Eagle Rock Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, and Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

How Eagle Nest Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was March 5, 2026, earlier than usual.

Shuree Ponds (17.4 mi), Eagle Rock Lake (21.4 mi), and Red River (below Questa) (25.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Shuree Ponds is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Eagle Rock Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, and Red River (below Questa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.