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Heron Reservoir

Heron Reservoir, New Mexico
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Last stocked April 22, 2025

No stockings in the past 6 months — last stocked April 22, 2025.

~136-day intervals  ·  Peak: May, Aug, Feb  ·  29 stockings since 2020  ·  1,510,198 fish

Species Present

Kokanee SalmonTriploid Rainbow TroutLake Trout ✦White Sucker ✦

✦ Listed in fishing regulations (not stocked)

Consumption Advisory

Managed by: NM State Parks · Heron Lake State Park Official site ↗

Bureau of Reclamation reservoir; recreation managed by State Parks. No-wake lake.

Park Alerts — Heron Lake State Park

  • All boat ramps (and courtesy docks) at Heron Lake State Park are currently unavailable for boaters due to extremely low lake levels. These ramps and docks will remain unavailable until lake levels improve. Those visitors planning to launch watercraft should call the park office to check for conditions prior to arriving. (575)588-7470 (5/26/2026 – ongoing)
  • Heron Lake is closed to the use of operation of all Off Highway Vehicles (OHV's). This includes but is not limited to Off Highway Motorcycles, Side-By Sides, Quad Runners, and Snowmobiles. (7/27/2021 – ongoing)
1 more park alert (campgrounds, trails, seasonal closures)
  • Rio Chama Trailhead and access to the Rio Chama Trail is closed due to construction in the area. Access to the Rio Chama River can be gained at the North El Vado Day Use Area. (12/20/2021 – ongoing)

Source: NM State Parks alerts, checked 2026-10-18. Park office (575) 588-7470.

Heron Reservoir — water level, last 12 months

7,073.3 ft on Oct 16  ·  12-mo high 7,089.7 ft (Jun 11)  ·  low 7,063.0 ft (Feb 10)  ·  +8.0 ft in 30 days

NovDecJan 26FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct7,0637,0767,090ft7,073.3 ft

Daily readings from Bureau of Reclamation, Heron Reservoir. Elevation is the water surface above sea level; a falling line means ramps and shoreline access get longer. This is not a ramp-status feed — see park alerts and call ahead before towing.

Special Regulations

Boating · Motors allowed, no-wake

No-wake lake: boats restricted to trolling speeds everywhere on the lake.

Source: NMDGF 2026-2027 Fishing Rules & Info, pp. 32-38

Boat Ramps (3)

Concrete · NM State Parks · Motorized craft allowed

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 — Heron Reservoir

Date Species Quantity Length (In) Hatchery
Apr 22, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 120767 1.6 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Apr 22, 2025 Kokanee Salmon 120767 1.6 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Nov 19, 2024 Triploid Rainbow Trout 3188 6.3 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Nov 19, 2024 Triploid Rainbow Trout 3188 6.3 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Oct 17, 2024 Triploid Rainbow Trout 94974 3.3 Red River Trout Hatchery
Oct 17, 2024 Triploid Rainbow Trout 94974 3.3 Red River Trout Hatchery
May 10, 2023 Triploid Rainbow Trout 66500 3.3 Red River Trout Hatchery
May 10, 2023 Triploid Rainbow Trout 66500 3.3 Red River Trout Hatchery
Apr 20, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 65651 1.8 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Apr 20, 2023 Kokanee Salmon 65651 1.8 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Aug 19, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 55996 3.5 Red River Trout Hatchery
Aug 19, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 55996 3.5 Red River Trout Hatchery
Aug 05, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 44980 3.8 Red River Trout Hatchery
Aug 05, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 44980 3.8 Red River Trout Hatchery
Jun 29, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 68034 3.3 Red River Trout Hatchery
Jun 29, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 68034 3.3 Red River Trout Hatchery
May 24, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 56988 3.6 Red River Trout Hatchery
May 24, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 56988 3.6 Red River Trout Hatchery
May 19, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 6055 9.8 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
May 19, 2021 Triploid Rainbow Trout 6055 9.8 Los Ojos Hatchery (Parkview)
Aug 05, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 4590 9.7 Lisboa Springs Trout Hatchery
Aug 05, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 4590 9.7 Lisboa Springs Trout Hatchery
Jun 16, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 50000 3.0 Red River Trout Hatchery
Jun 16, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 50000 3.0 Red River Trout Hatchery
Feb 27, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 41032 3.6 Red River Trout Hatchery
Feb 27, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 41032 3.6 Red River Trout Hatchery
Feb 06, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 53375 3.9 Red River Trout Hatchery
Feb 06, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 53375 3.9 Red River Trout Hatchery
Feb 05, 2020 Triploid Rainbow Trout 45938 4.1 Red River Trout Hatchery

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