Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) fishing

Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) fishing has Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
October 6, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
37
Since 2020
Species recorded
2
Average size
11.3 in
Elevation
7,748.1 ft

Fish at Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes)

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 35 plants · last September 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 21, 2026 · avg 11.6 in · 35 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 28, 2021

Last stocked October 28, 2021 · avg 1.6 in · 1 plant

Cutthroat Trout species guide

How Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is stocked

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Fish stocked in 2020

2,438

Fish stocked in 2021

8,628

Fish stocked in 2024

3,780

Fish stocked in 2025

5,677

Fish stocked in 2026

3,178

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 6, 2026Rainbow Trout47411.6 inreport
September 21, 2026Rainbow Trout5017.6 inreport
September 21, 2026Rainbow Trout46612.3 inreport
July 8, 2026Rainbow Trout52211.8 inreport
June 24, 2026Rainbow Trout32610.4 inreport
June 10, 2026Rainbow Trout83610.6 inreport
May 27, 2026Rainbow Trout45011.8 inreport
May 12, 2026Rainbow Trout52810.5 inreport
October 9, 2025Rainbow Trout53010.5 inreport
September 23, 2025Rainbow Trout54510.4 inreport
September 9, 2025Rainbow Trout68512.2 inreport
August 25, 2025Rainbow Trout93011.7 inreport
July 21, 2025Rainbow Trout52012.4 inreport
July 7, 2025Rainbow Trout49310.8 inreport
June 23, 2025Rainbow Trout43910.8 inreport
June 9, 2025Rainbow Trout51212.4 inreport
May 27, 2025Rainbow Trout51011.3 inreport
May 12, 2025Rainbow Trout51311.3 inreport
October 8, 2024Rainbow Trout45512.4 inreport
September 24, 2024Rainbow Trout54912.6 inreport
September 9, 2024Rainbow Trout89411.8 inreport
August 29, 2024Rainbow Trout92411.7 inreport
June 24, 2024Rainbow Trout45010.3 inreport
June 17, 2024Rainbow Trout50810 inreport
October 28, 2021Cutthroat Trout5,0201.6 inreport
September 21, 2021Rainbow Trout50010.7 inreport
September 9, 2021Rainbow Trout20218.7 inreport
September 9, 2021Rainbow Trout90010.3 inreport
August 11, 2021Rainbow Trout5569.6 inreport
June 7, 2021Rainbow Trout46410.2 inreport
May 24, 2021Rainbow Trout49410 inreport
May 11, 2021Rainbow Trout4929.1 inreport
September 22, 2020Rainbow Trout10018.3 inreport
September 22, 2020Rainbow Trout49510.8 inreport
September 3, 2020Rainbow Trout50010 inreport
June 8, 2020Rainbow Trout46410.2 inreport
May 27, 2020Rainbow Trout8799.9 inreport

Access and facts

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before you go.

Nearest lakes

Chama River (above El Vado) 10.6 mi last stocked October 1, 2026 Chama River (above El Vado) 10.6 mi last stocked July 20, 2026 Heron Reservoir 12.4 mi last stocked April 22, 2025 Chama River (below El Vado) 13.5 mi last stocked October 2, 2026 Brazos River 19.1 mi last stocked June 16, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes)?

Fishing Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 35 of 36 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 21, 2026, averaging 11.6 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 28, 2021, averaging 1.6 in.

When is Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) stocked?

Last stocked October 6, 2026. It is stocked about 5.1 times a year since 2020, most often in June and September. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes)?

Stocked fish average 11.3 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.6 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.6 in.

Which lakes near Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) were stocked more recently?

Chama River (above El Vado) (10.6 mi) and Chama River (below El Vado) (13.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Chama River (above El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout and Chama River (below El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.