Maxwell Lake 13
1 stocking in the past 6 months · 1,999 Triploid Rainbow Trout · avg 10.1 in.
~96-day intervals · Peak: Apr, Mar, Sep · 7 stockings since 2025 · 14,000 fish
Managed by: US Fish & Wildlife Service · Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge Official site ↗
Open noon March 1 to Oct 31; trolling speed. Ramp often dry at low water.
Special Regulations
Boating · Motors allowed, no-wake
Boats restricted to trolling speed; open noon March 1 to Oct 31.
Source: NMDGF 2026-2027 Fishing Rules & Info, pp. 32-38
Boat Ramps (1)
Concrete · US Fish and Wildlife · Motorized craft allowed, trolling speed only, often out of water due to low lake levels
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 — Maxwell Lake 13
| Date | Species | Quantity | Length (In) | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1999 | 10.1 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2000 | 10.0 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2001 | 10.6 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2000 | 10.1 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2000 | 10.1 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2000 | 10.0 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2000 | 10.0 | Red River Trout Hatchery |
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