Lincoln County, NM
Bonito Lake
ReservoirLincoln County, NM
Around here
Around Bonito Lake
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- Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation AreaRecreation area12.7 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Three Rivers Petroglyph SiteRecreation area17.5 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Carrizozo Lava Flow Wilderness Study AreaRecreation area19.7 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Rio Bonito Petroglyph National Recreation TrailRecreation area20 mi (opens in a new tab)
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Bonito Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, New Mexico. State records show it stocked 39 times between 2024 and 2026. The most-stocked species are rainbow trout and brook trout. 81,879 rainbow trout have gone in across 38 releases.
Stocking history
39 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 4,010 | 10.3" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,990 | 10.1" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,499 | 10.3" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,001 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,001 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| May 19, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,429 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| May 5, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 10.1" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 3,001 | 10.4" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 10.1" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 2,999 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
Showing the 12 most recent of 39. Stocking records for Bonito 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.
