Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) fishing

Common questions

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

Fishing Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 33 of 34 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked July 8, 2026, averaging 11.4 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 28, 2021, averaging 1.6 in.

When is Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) stocked?

Last stocked July 8, 2026. It is stocked about 4.9 times a year since 2020, most often in June and September. The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was May 12, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

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

Stocked fish average 11.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.4 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.6 in.

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

Chama River (abv El Vado) (10.6 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (13.5 mi), and Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (19.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, and Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

How Nutrias Lakes (aka Trout Lakes) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was May 12, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Chama River (abv El Vado) (10.6 mi), Chama River (blw El Vado) (13.5 mi), and Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) (19.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Chama River (abv El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Chama River (blw El Vado) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, and Laguna Del Campo (Burns Lake) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.