Heron Reservoir fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Heron Reservoir?

Fishing Heron Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 13 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked November 19, 2024, averaging 4.7 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked April 22, 2025, averaging 1.6 in. Kokanee Salmon was last stocked April 20, 2023, averaging 1.8 in.

When is Heron Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked April 22, 2025. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2020, most often in February and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2025 it was April 22, 2025, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Heron Reservoir?

Stocked fish average 4.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 4.7 in. Channel Catfish average 1.6 in. Kokanee Salmon average 1.8 in.

Which lakes near Heron Reservoir were stocked more recently?

Chama River (abv El Vado) (4 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (6.9 mi), Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (7.5 mi), Brazos River (7.5 mi), and Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) (12.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brazos River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Heron Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2025 it was April 22, 2025, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Chama River (abv El Vado) (4 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (6.9 mi), Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (7.5 mi), Brazos River (7.5 mi), and Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) (12.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brazos River is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.