Eunice Lake fishing

Fishing at Eunice Lake has Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 9.3 times a year since 2020, most often in January and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

June 30, 2026

Plants on record

65

Since 2020

Species recorded

3

Average size

12.9 in

Elevation

3,450.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Eunice Lake?
Fishing Eunice Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 44 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 10, 2026, averaging 10.6 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 30, 2026, averaging 18 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked March 5, 2026, averaging 10.1 in.
When is Eunice Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 30, 2026. It is stocked about 9.3 times a year since 2020, most often in January and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 13, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Eunice Lake?
Stocked fish average 12.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.6 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in. Largemouth Bass average 10.1 in.
Which lakes near Eunice Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake Van (87 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Van is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

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How Eunice Lake is stocked

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

Lake Van (87 mi) was stocked more recently. Lake Van is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish.

Fish at Eunice Lake

Fishing Eunice Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 44 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more.

Rainbow Trout 44 plants
Plants
44 of 65
Last stocked
March 10, 2026
Average length
10.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 20 plants
Plants
20 of 65
Last stocked
June 30, 2026
Average length
18 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 65
Last stocked
March 5, 2026
Average length
10.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,9532020
  • 4,1852021
  • 1,2012022
  • 1,7452023
  • 1,3352024
  • 4,6622025
  • 2,7392026

Stocking history

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Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 30, 2026 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
May 21, 2026 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
April 23, 2026 Channel Catfish 141 18 in report
March 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 400 10.3 in report
March 5, 2026 Largemouth Bass 332 10.1 in report
February 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 401 10.1 in report
February 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 401 10.1 in report
January 27, 2026 Rainbow Trout 400 10.2 in report
January 13, 2026 Rainbow Trout 398 11.4 in report
December 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 400 10.2 in report
December 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 400 10.8 in report
November 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 400 10.5 in report
November 5, 2025 Rainbow Trout 401 10.5 in report
August 28, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
July 31, 2025 Channel Catfish 125 18 in report
June 26, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
May 21, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
April 24, 2025 Channel Catfish 141 18 in report
March 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 400 10.8 in report
March 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 399 10.3 in report
February 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 399 10.3 in report
February 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 400 10.3 in report
January 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 399 10.4 in report
January 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 399 10.4 in report
December 23, 2024 Rainbow Trout 301 10.1 in report
November 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 244 12 in report
November 14, 2024 Rainbow Trout 400 11 in report
August 29, 2024 Channel Catfish 135 18 in report
August 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 127 18 in report
July 2, 2024 Channel Catfish 128 18 in report
April 27, 2023 Channel Catfish 144 18 in report
March 20, 2023 Rainbow Trout 400 10.7 in report
March 7, 2023 Rainbow Trout 400 10.2 in report
February 22, 2023 Rainbow Trout 401 10.3 in report
February 6, 2023 Rainbow Trout 400 10.5 in report
November 29, 2022 Rainbow Trout 401 9.4 in report
November 2, 2022 Rainbow Trout 401 10.9 in report
January 11, 2022 Rainbow Trout 399 11.3 in report
December 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 299 11 in report
December 7, 2021 Rainbow Trout 410 10.2 in report
November 16, 2021 Rainbow Trout 300 9.9 in report
November 2, 2021 Rainbow Trout 300 10 in report
September 2, 2021 Channel Catfish 85 18 in report
July 29, 2021 Channel Catfish 91 18 in report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 96 18 in report
May 27, 2021 Channel Catfish 92 18 in report
May 6, 2021 Channel Catfish 92 18 in report
March 15, 2021 Rainbow Trout 400 10.8 in report
March 2, 2021 Rainbow Trout 396 11.4 in report
February 10, 2021 Rainbow Trout 400 11.6 in report
January 28, 2021 Rainbow Trout 400 10.8 in report
January 19, 2021 Rainbow Trout 424 10.9 in report
January 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 400 11.1 in report
December 14, 2020 Rainbow Trout 401 11.3 in report
December 2, 2020 Rainbow Trout 400 10.7 in report
November 18, 2020 Rainbow Trout 399 11 in report
November 2, 2020 Rainbow Trout 452 10.5 in report
September 3, 2020 Channel Catfish 102 18 in report
July 2, 2020 Channel Catfish 96 18 in report
June 4, 2020 Channel Catfish 102 18 in report
March 3, 2020 Rainbow Trout 400 10.5 in report
February 25, 2020 Rainbow Trout 400 10.1 in report
February 5, 2020 Rainbow Trout 400 10.6 in report
January 28, 2020 Rainbow Trout 401 10.5 in report
January 14, 2020 Rainbow Trout 400 10.4 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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