Mcgaffey Lake fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Mcgaffey Lake?

Fishing Mcgaffey Lake is most likely to be for Channel Catfish. Channel Catfish accounts for 14 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Channel Catfish was last stocked May 21, 2026, averaging 18 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2025, averaging 11 in.

When is Mcgaffey Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 21, 2026. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2020, most often in May and July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at Mcgaffey Lake?

Stocked fish average 16.2 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in. Rainbow Trout average 11 in.

Which lakes near Mcgaffey Lake were stocked more recently?

Bluewater Lake (22.5 mi), Chaparral Park Lake (47.7 mi), and Quemado Lake (85.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Bluewater Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Chaparral Park Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Quemado Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Mcgaffey Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 21, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Bluewater Lake (22.5 mi), Chaparral Park Lake (47.7 mi), and Quemado Lake (85.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Bluewater Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Chaparral Park Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, and Quemado Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.