Eddy County, NM
Black River
StreamEddy County, NM
Around here
Around Black River
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- Pecos River Corridor Recreation AreaRecreation area12.1 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Carlsbad Field Office Recreational CavesRecreation area15.9 mi (opens in a new tab)
- La Cueva Non-Motorized Trail SystemRecreation area16 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Alkali Lake OHV AreaRecreation area20.2 mi (opens in a new tab)
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Public land: USGS PAD-US
About this water
Black River is in Eddy County, New Mexico. State records show it stocked 39 times between 2019 and 2026. Every recorded release has been rainbow trout. 7,599 rainbow trout have gone in across 39 releases.
Stocking history
39 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 201 | 10.1" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 198 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10.0" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 154 | 10.2" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 201 | 10.4" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 200 | 10.6" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 201 | 10.3" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 199 | 10.4" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Triploid Rainbow Trout | 198 | 10.3" | Rock Lake Trout Rearing Facility |
Showing the 12 most recent of 39. Stocking records for Black River 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.
