Fenton Lake fishing

Fishing at Fenton Lake has Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 17 times a year since 2020, most often in May and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 23, 2026

Plants on record

116

Since 2020

Species recorded

2

Average size

11.8 in

Elevation

7,666 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Fenton Lake?
Fishing Fenton Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 112 of 116 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 23, 2026, averaging 11.8 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked August 28, 2025, averaging 12.3 in.
When is Fenton Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 17 times a year since 2020, most often in May and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 6, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Fenton Lake?
Stocked fish average 11.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.8 in. Cutthroat Trout average 12.3 in.
Which lakes near Fenton Lake were stocked more recently?
Chama River (below Abiquiu) (28 mi) was stocked more recently. Chama River (below Abiquiu) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

How Fenton Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 6, 2026, about when it usually is.

Chama River (below Abiquiu) (28 mi) was stocked more recently. Chama River (below Abiquiu) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

Fish at Fenton Lake

Fishing Fenton Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 112 of 116 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout.

Rainbow Trout 112 plants
Plants
112 of 116
Last stocked
June 23, 2026
Average length
11.8 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Cutthroat Trout 4 plants
Plants
4 of 116
Last stocked
August 28, 2025
Average length
12.3 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 13,1602020
  • 36,1412021
  • 2,5162022
  • 10,2422023
  • 9,5122024
  • 32,8442025
  • 23,1572026

Stocking history

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Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,153 10.4 in report
June 16, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,201 10.1 in report
June 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,059 10.6 in report
June 9, 2026 Rainbow Trout 200 15.4 in report
June 3, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,675 11.3 in report
May 27, 2026 Rainbow Trout 650 11.8 in report
May 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,550 10.7 in report
May 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 100 15.9 in report
May 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,300 10.7 in report
May 14, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,299 10.7 in report
May 6, 2026 Rainbow Trout 500 15.9 in report
May 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 721 10.5 in report
April 29, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,838 10.6 in report
April 22, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,340 10.8 in report
April 8, 2026 Rainbow Trout 991 10.5 in report
March 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 536 12.9 in report
March 3, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,356 13 in report
January 27, 2026 Rainbow Trout 490 11.8 in report
January 6, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,198 11.3 in report
December 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 501 11.3 in report
November 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,412 10.7 in report
October 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 659 11.4 in report
October 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 270 13.6 in report
October 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 406 11.3 in report
October 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 630 11.3 in report
October 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,164 13.6 in report
September 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,866 10.8 in report
September 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 828 12.1 in report
September 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 200 18.8 in report
September 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 399 12.4 in report
September 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,596 12.3 in report
August 28, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 325 12.9 in report
August 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 915 12 in report
August 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,788 11.8 in report
June 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,599 10.4 in report
June 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 17 in report
June 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,398 10.4 in report
June 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,875 10.3 in report
May 28, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,170 11.6 in report
May 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 195 17 in report
May 13, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,080 11.1 in report
April 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 869 10.9 in report
April 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,201 10.3 in report
March 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 776 10 in report
March 12, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,760 10.2 in report
February 26, 2025 Rainbow Trout 761 12.5 in report
February 5, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,452 12.7 in report
January 14, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,499 11.6 in report
December 17, 2024 Rainbow Trout 870 11 in report
November 26, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,332 13 in report
November 6, 2024 Rainbow Trout 828 10 in report
October 21, 2024 Rainbow Trout 640 11.7 in report
October 2, 2024 Rainbow Trout 398 11.1 in report
September 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 655 11.2 in report
September 19, 2024 Rainbow Trout 879 10.7 in report
September 18, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,240 12.6 in report
September 13, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,360 12.2 in report
September 5, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,040 12.4 in report
August 28, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 270 14.5 in report
May 10, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,760 10.2 in report
May 9, 2023 Rainbow Trout 406 14.1 in report
May 3, 2023 Rainbow Trout 397 14.2 in report
April 20, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,825 10.1 in report
March 24, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,136 11.1 in report
March 8, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,222 10.7 in report
February 21, 2023 Rainbow Trout 1,496 11.2 in report
December 2, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 11.9 in report
October 26, 2022 Rainbow Trout 959 10.6 in report
January 12, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,057 11.8 in report
December 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 391 11.5 in report
December 7, 2021 Rainbow Trout 394 11.2 in report
November 19, 2021 Rainbow Trout 773 10.7 in report
November 4, 2021 Rainbow Trout 762 12 in report
September 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,000 10.7 in report
September 20, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 326 10.9 in report
August 31, 2021 Rainbow Trout 203 18.7 in report
August 26, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,205 10 in report
August 19, 2021 Rainbow Trout 400 9.8 in report
August 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 200 18.5 in report
August 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,841 9.8 in report
August 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 614 9.4 in report
August 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 230 18.3 in report
August 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,404 10.2 in report
July 29, 2021 Rainbow Trout 801 12 in report
June 8, 2021 Rainbow Trout 200 16.5 in report
June 8, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,508 10.2 in report
June 2, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,922 10.2 in report
May 26, 2021 Rainbow Trout 200 16.4 in report
May 26, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,709 9.8 in report
May 18, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,361 9.6 in report
May 14, 2021 Rainbow Trout 200 17.1 in report
May 13, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,553 9.1 in report
May 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 200 17 in report
April 27, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,533 9 in report
April 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,275 9 in report
April 6, 2021 Rainbow Trout 670 11.8 in report
March 31, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,860 11.7 in report
March 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,006 10.9 in report
March 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 646 11.6 in report
March 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,629 11.1 in report
February 23, 2021 Rainbow Trout 507 10.7 in report
February 10, 2021 Rainbow Trout 510 9.9 in report
January 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 562 10.3 in report
January 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 546 11.6 in report
December 29, 2020 Rainbow Trout 515 11.3 in report
December 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,190 12.7 in report
November 3, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,008 11.7 in report
September 30, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,184 11.1 in report
September 16, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,200 10.1 in report
September 14, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 639 11 in report
September 10, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,519 10.4 in report
March 10, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,109 10.6 in report
March 3, 2020 Rainbow Trout 1,100 10.7 in report
February 18, 2020 Rainbow Trout 549 10.6 in report
February 5, 2020 Rainbow Trout 499 10.3 in report
January 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 648 12 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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