Union County, NM
Clayton Lake
ReservoirUnion County, NM
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Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Clayton Lake is a lake in Union County, New Mexico. State records show it stocked 33 times between 2020 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout, largemouth bass and walleye, with 1 more on record. 76,190 rainbow trout have gone in across 26 releases.
Boat access nearby
One mapped launch sits within 2 miles of Clayton Lake. Ramp data comes from the USGS national boat-ramp inventory.
- Clayton Lake State ParkSeneca Creek - Clayton LakePublic
Stocking history
33 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 400 | 13.3" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 10.1" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.1" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 7,998 | 5.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.3" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,998 | 10.3" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 4,001 | 10.3" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| May 7, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 400 | 16.5" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| May 5, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 10.1" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Walleye | 40,506 | 0.3" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 400 | 15.4" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,601 | 10.0" | Red River Trout Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 33. Stocking records for Clayton Lake 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.
