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San Juan River (Quality Waters) stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverSan Juan County

The San Juan River below Navajo Dam is one of the most-fished trout waters in the country — NMDGF year-round weekly stockings of rainbows on Quality Waters support a wild trout population in trophy regulations.

Official source

For the actual San Juan River (Quality Waters) stocking dates and volumes this week, view New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's official stocking report.

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San Juan River (Quality Waters) stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyTrophy regulations
    JanJan — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeWeekly stockings; primarily wild trout fishery on Quality Waters
    RegulationQuality Waters — artificial-only, catch and release on top section.
    Access points
    • Texas Hole
    • Cottonwood Riffle
    • Lower Flats

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Navajo Dam, NM

Boat ramps and walk-in access throughout Quality Waters.

boat rampparkingstream accessdrift boat access
USGS gauge 09368000 — live water data →

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