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)
Managed by: Gila National Forest · Black Canyon Creek Official site ↗
Gila trout water; free Gila Trout Permit required. Seasonal closure above FR 150.
Special Regulations
Reach: 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.
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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 |
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