Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) fishing

Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2020, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 4, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
18
Since 2020
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.5 in
Elevation
5,685.9 ft

Fish at Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40)

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 4, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 4, 2026 · avg 10.5 in · 18 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

How Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) is stocked

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of March. In 2026 it was March 2, 2026, about when it usually is.

Fish stocked in 2020

199

Fish stocked in 2021

1,200

Fish stocked in 2023

523

Fish stocked in 2025

1,198

Fish stocked in 2026

600

Stocking history

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 4, 2026Rainbow Trout20010.1 inreport
March 17, 2026Rainbow Trout20110.1 inreport
March 2, 2026Rainbow Trout19910 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout20010 inreport
May 14, 2025Rainbow Trout20010.1 inreport
April 15, 2025Rainbow Trout19910.3 inreport
April 3, 2025Rainbow Trout20010.4 inreport
March 18, 2025Rainbow Trout19910.4 inreport
March 3, 2025Rainbow Trout20010.2 inreport
April 25, 2023Rainbow Trout32110.1 inreport
March 8, 2023Rainbow Trout20210.3 inreport
May 18, 2021Rainbow Trout19810.4 inreport
May 4, 2021Rainbow Trout20012.2 inreport
April 21, 2021Rainbow Trout20011.2 inreport
April 6, 2021Rainbow Trout20111.3 inreport
March 16, 2021Rainbow Trout20111 inreport
March 9, 2021Rainbow Trout20010.4 inreport
March 4, 2020Rainbow Trout19910.4 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

Pecos River (South San Isidro to Villanu) 10.9 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Gallinas River (near Las Vegas) 16.6 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Harris Lake 26.1 mi last stocked June 30, 2026 Storrie Reservoir 28.8 mi last stocked September 28, 2026 Young Pond 31.2 mi last stocked June 30, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40)?

Fishing Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) usually means Rainbow Trout. All 18 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 4, 2026, averaging 10.5 in.

When is Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) stocked?

Last stocked May 4, 2026. It is stocked about 2.6 times a year since 2020, most often in March and April. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of March. In 2026 it was March 2, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40)?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) average 10.5 in.

Which lakes near Pecos River (Villanueva to I-40) were stocked more recently?

Pecos River (South San Isidro to Villanu) (10.9 mi), Gallinas River (near Las Vegas) (16.6 mi), Harris Lake (26.1 mi), Storrie Reservoir (28.8 mi), and Young Pond (31.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Pecos River (South San Isidro to Villanu) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Gallinas River (near Las Vegas) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Harris Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Storrie Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Young Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.