Black Canyon
No stockings in the past 6 months — last stocked October 28, 2024.
~537-day intervals · Peak: Oct, Aug, Jun · 8 stockings since 2020 · 17,224 fish
Species Present
✦ Listed in fishing regulations (not stocked)
Special Regulations
Info: From waterfall barrier at Black Canyon campground upstream. Open July 1-Oct 31.
Bag Limit: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook
Species: Gila trout, brown trout
Note: This information is sourced from NM Game & Fish GIS data. Always check the official NM Game & Fish fishing regulations for the most current rules.
Heading out? Freshly stocked trout hit PowerBait hard in the first few days. Inline spinners like Panther Martins are another reliable choice for stocked trout. (affiliate links)
Complete Stocking History — Black Canyon
| Date | Species | Quantity | Length (In) | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | Gila Trout | 4002 | 3.2 | Federal Hatchery |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Gila Trout | 4002 | 3.2 | Federal Hatchery |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Gila Trout | 4002 | 3.2 | Federal Hatchery |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Gila Trout | 4502 | 3.2 | Federal Hatchery |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Gila Trout | 300 | 14.1 | Federal Hatchery |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Gila Trout | 300 | 14.1 | Federal Hatchery |
| Jun 01, 2020 | Gila Trout | 58 | 14.6 | Glenwood Springs Hatchery |
| Jun 01, 2020 | Gila Trout | 58 | 14.6 | Glenwood Springs Hatchery |
Click any row or the PDF link to view the original NMDGF stocking report.