When is Harris Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 30, 2026. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2021, most often in May and June. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Harris Lake?

Stocked fish average 15.2 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.1 in.

Harris Lake fishing

Fishing at Harris Lake has Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2021, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

June 30, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2021

Species recorded

Average size

15.2 in

Elevation

6,471.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Harris Lake?: Fishing Harris Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 9 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 30, 2026, averaging 18 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 9, 2026, averaging 10.1 in.
When is Harris Lake stocked?: Last stocked June 30, 2026. It is stocked about 2.3 times a year since 2021, most often in May and June. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Harris Lake?: Stocked fish average 15.2 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.1 in.
Which lakes near Harris Lake were stocked more recently?: Morphy Reservoir (24.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Morphy Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Harris Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of June. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Morphy Reservoir (24.3 mi) was stocked more recently. Morphy Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Harris Lake

Fishing Harris Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 9 of 14 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout.

Channel Catfish 9 plants

Plants: 9 of 14
Last stocked: June 30, 2026
Average length: 18 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Rainbow Trout 5 plants

Plants: 5 of 14
Last stocked: June 9, 2026
Average length: 10.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

5002021
5002023
3902024
1,5632025
7662026

Stocking history

All species Rainbow Trout Channel Catfish

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 30, 2026	Channel Catfish	133	18 in	report
June 9, 2026	Rainbow Trout	500	10 in	report
May 21, 2026	Channel Catfish	133	18 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
June 10, 2025	Rainbow Trout	501	10.1 in	report
May 22, 2025	Channel Catfish	133	18 in	report
May 15, 2025	Rainbow Trout	538	10.5 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
May 2, 2023	Rainbow Trout	500	10.1 in	report
July 1, 2021	Rainbow Trout	500	9.6 in	report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.