Chaves County, NM
Lake Van
LakeChaves County, NM
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Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Lake Van is a lake in Chaves County, New Mexico. State records show it stocked 63 times between 2019 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and channel catfish. 56,958 rainbow trout have gone in across 40 releases.
Stocking history
63 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 174 | 18.0" | Private |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 315 | 18.0" | Private |
| May 21, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 360 | 18.0" | Private |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Channel Catfish | 480 | 18.0" | Private |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.3" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.1" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,499 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,501 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,499 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,499 | 10.5" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
Showing the 12 most recent of 63. Stocking records for Lake Van published by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full New Mexico stocking report.
