Colorado Fish Stocking Report — March 2026
3 stocking events across 3 lakes
This is a complete record of fish stocking events in Colorado during March 2026, compiled from public state agency data. Use it to time your trips — fish are typically most catchable in the first two to four weeks after a planting.
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Species totals for March 2026
- 🌈 Rainbow Trout — 30,266 stocked
- 🐟 Smallmouth Bass — 542 stocked
Stocking events by lake
Blue Mesa Reservoir — Gunnison County
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 23,476 | 8.0″ |
Cherry Creek Reservoir — Arapahoe County
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 6,790 | 2.9″ |
Pueblo Reservoir — Pueblo County
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Smallmouth Bass | 542 | 3.6″ |
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