Morphy Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Morphy Reservoir has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 7.2 times a year since 2021, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 16, 2026

Plants on record

43

Since 2021

Species recorded

1

Average size

11.9 in

Elevation

7,862.8 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Morphy Reservoir?
Fishing Morphy Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 43 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 16, 2026, averaging 11.9 in.
When is Morphy Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked July 16, 2026. It is stocked about 7.2 times a year since 2021, most often in March and May. The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of March. In 2026 it was March 5, 2026, earlier than usual. No plants recorded in 2022.
How big are the fish stocked at Morphy Reservoir?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Morphy Reservoir average 11.9 in.
Which lakes near Morphy Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Pecos River (pecos Canyon) (23.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Pecos River (pecos Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Morphy Reservoir is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the last week of March. In 2026 it was March 5, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 2022.

Pecos River (pecos Canyon) (23.1 mi) was stocked more recently. Pecos River (pecos Canyon) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Morphy Reservoir

Fishing Morphy Reservoir is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. All 43 plants on record are Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 43 plants
Plants
43 of 43
Last stocked
July 16, 2026
Average length
11.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 23,6282021
  • 2,7982023
  • 4,6232024
  • 25,4912025
  • 15,0062026

Stocking history

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Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 16, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,000 10.1 in report
July 7, 2026 Rainbow Trout 150 12.6 in report
July 7, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,355 10.2 in report
June 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,697 10.7 in report
June 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 14.2 in report
May 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,000 10 in report
March 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 2,703 10 in report
March 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 15.1 in report
March 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,501 10.1 in report
October 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,352 12.4 in report
October 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 150 15.8 in report
September 17, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,988 10.8 in report
July 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 150 15.5 in report
July 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,351 10 in report
June 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,700 10.2 in report
June 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 15 in report
May 21, 2025 Rainbow Trout 302 15.1 in report
May 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,699 10.3 in report
April 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 16 in report
April 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,699 10.3 in report
April 14, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,000 10.3 in report
April 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,000 10 in report
March 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 15.7 in report
March 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,701 10.1 in report
March 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,499 10.1 in report
October 8, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,622 10 in report
September 19, 2024 Rainbow Trout 3,001 10 in report
May 11, 2023 Rainbow Trout 400 14 in report
April 18, 2023 Rainbow Trout 2,398 10.1 in report
September 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,720 12.2 in report
July 13, 2021 Rainbow Trout 150 14.9 in report
July 13, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,350 9.6 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 299 14.7 in report
June 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,700 9.7 in report
May 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 300 16.3 in report
May 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,696 10.5 in report
May 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 300 15.8 in report
May 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,700 9.5 in report
April 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,000 9.3 in report
April 6, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,000 10 in report
March 18, 2021 Rainbow Trout 216 15.1 in report
March 18, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,699 11.1 in report
March 10, 2021 Rainbow Trout 1,498 10.4 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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