Young Pond fishing

Fishing at Young Pond has Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass on the stocking report. It is stocked about 9.3 times a year since 2020, most often in February and March. 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

65

Since 2020

Species recorded

3

Average size

11.8 in

Elevation

7,080.2 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Young Pond?
Fishing Young Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 50 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 17, 2026, averaging 10.2 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked June 30, 2026, averaging 18 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked April 28, 2026, averaging 11.4 in.
When is Young Pond stocked?
Last stocked June 30, 2026. It is stocked about 9.3 times a year since 2020, most often in February and March. The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of February. In 2026 it was January 13, 2026, earlier than usual.
How big are the fish stocked at Young Pond?
Stocked fish average 11.8 in. Rainbow Trout average 10.2 in. Channel Catfish average 18 in. Largemouth Bass average 11.4 in.
Which lakes near Young Pond were stocked more recently?
Monastery Lake (22.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Monastery Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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How Young Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the second week of February. In 2026 it was January 13, 2026, earlier than usual.

Monastery Lake (22.7 mi) was stocked more recently. Monastery Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Young Pond

Fishing Young Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 50 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and one more.

Rainbow Trout 50 plants
Plants
50 of 65
Last stocked
March 17, 2026
Average length
10.2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Channel Catfish 13 plants
Plants
13 of 65
Last stocked
June 30, 2026
Average length
18 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Largemouth Bass 2 plants
Plants
2 of 65
Last stocked
April 28, 2026
Average length
11.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 3,0922020
  • 4,0042021
  • 1,8032022
  • 9192023
  • 2,4232024
  • 7,1612025
  • 3,6242026

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 137 18 in report
June 4, 2026 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
April 28, 2026 Largemouth Bass 65 9.8 in report
April 23, 2026 Channel Catfish 141 18 in report
March 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 605 10.1 in report
March 5, 2026 Rainbow Trout 625 10 in report
February 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 992 10 in report
February 3, 2026 Rainbow Trout 274 12.2 in report
January 13, 2026 Rainbow Trout 652 11.5 in report
December 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 470 10.2 in report
December 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 400 10.2 in report
December 9, 2025 Rainbow Trout 342 11.3 in report
November 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 960 10.1 in report
October 29, 2025 Rainbow Trout 301 10 in report
October 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 422 10.5 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
June 5, 2025 Largemouth Bass 102 12.9 in report
May 22, 2025 Channel Catfish 133 18 in report
April 24, 2025 Channel Catfish 141 18 in report
March 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 260 10.7 in report
March 18, 2025 Rainbow Trout 484 10.1 in report
March 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 478 10.1 in report
February 26, 2025 Rainbow Trout 450 10.3 in report
February 12, 2025 Rainbow Trout 499 10.2 in report
February 5, 2025 Rainbow Trout 450 10.3 in report
January 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 462 10.2 in report
January 7, 2025 Rainbow Trout 416 10.6 in report
December 13, 2024 Rainbow Trout 462 10.2 in report
December 3, 2024 Rainbow Trout 449 10.6 in report
November 19, 2024 Rainbow Trout 349 10.1 in report
November 13, 2024 Rainbow Trout 474 10.1 in report
October 16, 2024 Rainbow Trout 299 11.2 in report
August 29, 2024 Channel Catfish 135 18 in report
August 1, 2024 Channel Catfish 127 18 in report
July 2, 2024 Channel Catfish 128 18 in report
April 27, 2023 Channel Catfish 114 18 in report
March 15, 2023 Rainbow Trout 500 10 in report
February 28, 2023 Rainbow Trout 305 10.3 in report
December 8, 2022 Rainbow Trout 602 9.8 in report
November 21, 2022 Rainbow Trout 600 9.8 in report
November 8, 2022 Rainbow Trout 300 9.6 in report
October 28, 2022 Rainbow Trout 301 9.9 in report
December 28, 2021 Rainbow Trout 239 11.1 in report
November 30, 2021 Rainbow Trout 325 9.8 in report
November 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 348 9.9 in report
May 6, 2021 Channel Catfish 92 18 in report
March 30, 2021 Rainbow Trout 506 9.2 in report
March 24, 2021 Rainbow Trout 602 9.2 in report
March 11, 2021 Rainbow Trout 388 10 in report
February 24, 2021 Rainbow Trout 449 10.6 in report
February 17, 2021 Rainbow Trout 455 10.7 in report
February 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 300 10.1 in report
January 27, 2021 Rainbow Trout 300 9.4 in report
March 10, 2020 Rainbow Trout 300 9.4 in report
March 3, 2020 Rainbow Trout 299 9.5 in report
February 26, 2020 Rainbow Trout 299 9.5 in report
February 19, 2020 Rainbow Trout 300 10.1 in report
February 13, 2020 Rainbow Trout 270 10.9 in report
February 5, 2020 Rainbow Trout 329 10.2 in report
January 28, 2020 Rainbow Trout 300 10.6 in report
January 16, 2020 Rainbow Trout 328 10.2 in report
January 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 324 10.2 in report
January 3, 2020 Rainbow Trout 343 10.5 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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