Hopewell Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Hopewell Lake?

Fishing Hopewell Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 54 of 57 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 20, 2026, averaging 13.2 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 10, 2025, averaging 6.5 in.

When is Hopewell Lake stocked?

Last stocked July 20, 2026. It is stocked about 8.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 12, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Hopewell Lake?

Stocked fish average 12.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.2 in. Cutthroat Trout average 6.5 in.

Which lakes near Hopewell Lake were stocked more recently?

Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (18.4 mi) and Chama River (blw El Vado) (28.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

How Hopewell Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 12, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (18.4 mi) and Chama River (blw El Vado) (28.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.