Perch Lake (guadalupe County) fishing

Fishing at Perch Lake (guadalupe County) has Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 13 times a year since 2019, most often in February and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Last stocked

June 30, 2026

Plants on record

101

Since 2019

Species recorded

3

Average size

12.2 in

Elevation

4,592.4 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Perch Lake (guadalupe County)?
Fishing Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 75 of 101 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 17, 2026, averaging 10.6 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 30, 2026, averaging 18 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked June 11, 2026, averaging 12.6 in.
When is Perch Lake (guadalupe County) stocked?
Last stocked June 30, 2026. It is stocked about 13 times a year since 2019, most often in February and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 7, 2026, about when it usually is.
How big are the fish stocked at Perch Lake (guadalupe County)?
Stocked fish average 12.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.6 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in. Largemouth Bass average 12.6 in.
Which lakes near Perch Lake (guadalupe County) were stocked more recently?
El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) (1.1 mi) was stocked more recently. El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of January. In 2026 it was January 7, 2026, about when it usually is.

El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) (1.1 mi) was stocked more recently. El Rito Creek (nr Santa Rosa) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Perch Lake (guadalupe County)

Fishing Perch Lake (guadalupe County) is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 75 of 101 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more.

Rainbow Trout 75 plants
Plants
75 of 101
Last stocked
March 17, 2026
Average length
10.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 20 plants
Plants
20 of 101
Last stocked
June 30, 2026
Average length
18 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 101
Last stocked
June 11, 2026
Average length
12.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 2502019
  • 3,8432020
  • 4,6442021
  • 2,0012022
  • 1,2462023
  • 1,9912024
  • 5,5672025
  • 3,3332026

Stocking history

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Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 30, 2026 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
June 11, 2026 Largemouth Bass 25 15.7 in report
May 21, 2026 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
April 23, 2026 Channel Catfish 141 18 in report
March 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 251 10.1 in report
March 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 251 10.3 in report
March 10, 2026 Largemouth Bass 149 10.1 in report
March 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 10 in report
February 26, 2026 Rainbow Trout 249 10.1 in report
February 18, 2026 Rainbow Trout 251 10.1 in report
February 11, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 10.1 in report
February 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 251 10.2 in report
January 28, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 10.1 in report
January 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 10 in report
January 13, 2026 Rainbow Trout 250 11.3 in report
January 7, 2026 Rainbow Trout 249 10 in report
December 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 10.2 in report
December 16, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.2 in report
December 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 11.1 in report
December 5, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.6 in report
November 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 10.5 in report
November 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10 in report
November 14, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.8 in report
October 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.6 in report
September 12, 2025 Largemouth Bass 150 13.1 in report
August 28, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
July 31, 2025 Channel Catfish 125 18 in report
June 26, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
May 21, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
April 24, 2025 Channel Catfish 141 18 in report
March 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 10.6 in report
March 19, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.3 in report
March 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.3 in report
March 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 249 10.2 in report
February 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.5 in report
February 12, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.2 in report
February 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 250 10.3 in report
January 27, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.2 in report
January 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 251 10.6 in report
January 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 500 10.3 in report
December 31, 2024 Rainbow Trout 249 10.5 in report
December 26, 2024 Rainbow Trout 186 10.4 in report
December 18, 2024 Rainbow Trout 188 10.3 in report
November 25, 2024 Rainbow Trout 150 10.9 in report
November 19, 2024 Rainbow Trout 188 12.3 in report
November 14, 2024 Rainbow Trout 251 11 in report
November 5, 2024 Rainbow Trout 250 11.9 in report
August 29, 2024 Channel Catfish 135 18 in report
August 2, 2024 Largemouth Bass 19 16.2 in report
August 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 247 18 in report
July 2, 2024 Channel Catfish 128 18 in report
April 27, 2023 Channel Catfish 144 18 in report
March 15, 2023 Rainbow Trout 501 11.3 in report
February 28, 2023 Rainbow Trout 101 10 in report
February 16, 2023 Rainbow Trout 500 10.4 in report
December 6, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 10 in report
November 21, 2022 Rainbow Trout 502 9.8 in report
November 7, 2022 Rainbow Trout 250 10.4 in report
November 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 250 10.7 in report
January 12, 2022 Rainbow Trout 499 11.3 in report
December 21, 2021 Rainbow Trout 378 11 in report
December 6, 2021 Rainbow Trout 374 11.6 in report
November 15, 2021 Rainbow Trout 187 10.7 in report
November 9, 2021 Rainbow Trout 188 10.5 in report
November 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 187 10.1 in report
September 18, 2021 Largemouth Bass 30 14.3 in report
September 18, 2021 Channel Catfish 96 18 in report
September 2, 2021 Channel Catfish 85 18 in report
July 29, 2021 Channel Catfish 91 18 in report
July 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 96 18 in report
May 27, 2021 Channel Catfish 92 18 in report
May 6, 2021 Channel Catfish 92 18 in report
March 25, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 12.4 in report
March 16, 2021 Rainbow Trout 249 11 in report
March 9, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 10.4 in report
March 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 249 11.4 in report
February 23, 2021 Rainbow Trout 249 10.9 in report
February 19, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 12.2 in report
February 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 10.8 in report
January 29, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 10.8 in report
January 20, 2021 Rainbow Trout 251 11.4 in report
January 14, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 11.2 in report
January 7, 2021 Rainbow Trout 250 11.1 in report
December 16, 2020 Rainbow Trout 248 10.9 in report
December 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 251 11.1 in report
December 2, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.7 in report
November 18, 2020 Rainbow Trout 248 11 in report
November 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 251 10.8 in report
November 3, 2020 Rainbow Trout 249 11 in report
September 30, 2020 Largemouth Bass 147 6.1 in report
July 2, 2020 Channel Catfish 96 18 in report
June 4, 2020 Channel Catfish 102 18 in report
March 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.9 in report
March 2, 2020 Rainbow Trout 249 10.2 in report
February 26, 2020 Rainbow Trout 251 10.1 in report
February 18, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.1 in report
February 13, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.7 in report
February 6, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 9.9 in report
January 29, 2020 Rainbow Trout 250 10.9 in report
January 6, 2020 Rainbow Trout 251 10.7 in report
December 30, 2019 Rainbow Trout 250 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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