When was Echo Canyon Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 22 to 28, 2026, according to Colorado agency reports.

How often is Echo Canyon Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.

Is Echo Canyon Reservoir stocked often?

The most stocked water in Archuleta County (37 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% of Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Echo Canyon Reservoir?

The nearest USGS gage read 50°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Echo Canyon Reservoir trout stocking

Archuleta County, Colorado · lake · 7,237 ft elevation

Echo Canyon Reservoir was last stocked 4 months ago (May 22 to 28, 2026). We have 37 stockings on record since Apr 28, 2015, 5 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in April to May.

Last stocked

4 months ago

May 22 to 28, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

5 stockings

Water temperature

50°F

Ideal for trout

The most stocked water in Archuleta County (37 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 91% of Colorado waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR CO RD 119 AT PAGOSA SPRINGS CO (5 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 50°F

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 59 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Echo Canyon Reservoir

Tonight
43°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
93% rain · wind 0 mph
Tuesday
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
77% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
87% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
56°F
Rain Showers
93% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
36°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
39% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Thursday
66°F
Mostly Sunny
4% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Echo Canyon Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in April to May.

By month, all years

Stockings of Echo Canyon Reservoir by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Sep	Oct
2026		1	2
2025	1					2
2024		2
2023		1	2
2022			2			2
2021		3		1
2020		1
2019			2		1	1

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of May 22Latest May 22 to May 28	Trout	2 weeks
Week of May 8 May 8 to May 14	Trout	4 weeks
Week of Apr 10 Apr 10 to Apr 16	Trout	24 weeks

20253 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Oct 24 Oct 24 to Oct 30	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Oct 10 Oct 10 to Oct 16	Trout	28 weeks
Week of Mar 28 Mar 28 to Apr 3	Trout	48 weeks

20242 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Apr 26 Apr 26 to May 2	Trout	1 week
Week of Apr 19 Apr 19 to Apr 25	Trout	47 weeks

20233 stockings

Week of May 26 trout
Week of May 5 trout
Week of Apr 14 trout

20224 stockings

Week of Oct 14 trout
Week of Oct 7 trout
Week of May 20 trout
Week of May 13 trout

20214 stockings

Week of Jun 2 trout
Week of Apr 28 trout
Week of Apr 15 trout
Week of Apr 9 trout

20201 stocking

Week of Apr 3 trout

20194 stockings

Week of Oct 2 trout
Week of Sep 19 trout
Week of May 30 trout
Week of May 7 trout

20182 stockings

Week of Jun 12 trout
Week of Feb 22 trout

20174 stockings

Week of Sep 15 trout
Week of Apr 25 trout
Week of Apr 18 trout
Week of Apr 4 trout

20164 stockings

Week of May 24 trout
Week of May 17 trout
Week of Apr 19 trout
Week of Apr 12 trout

20153 stockings

Week of May 12 trout
Week of May 4 trout
Week of Apr 28 trout

From Colorado fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Colorado fishing regulations.

Where is Echo Canyon Reservoir?

Archuleta County, Colorado. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Colorado fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Echo Canyon Reservoir

San Juan Riverstream · 4 mistocked Aug 13, 2024
San Juan River, East Forkstream · 13 mistocked Jun 19, 2026
West Fork Lakeslake · 17 mistocked Jun 23, 2017
San Juan River, West Forkstream · 19 mistocked Jun 22, 2018
Tucker Park Pondspond · 24 mistocked Jul 24, 2026
Williams Creek Reservoirlake · 24 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
Pass Creek Pondpond · 25 mistocked Jul 31, 2026

All stocked waters in Archuleta County Stocked this week in Colorado

Questions about Echo Canyon Reservoir

When was Echo Canyon Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 22 to 28, 2026, according to Colorado agency reports.
How often is Echo Canyon Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 5 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in April to May.
Is Echo Canyon Reservoir stocked often?: The most stocked water in Archuleta County (37 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 91% of Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Echo Canyon Reservoir?: The nearest USGS gage read 50°F on Sep 29. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Stocking report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which lists the waters stocked with catchable trout (about 10 inches) in the week before each report. Locations from the Colorado Fishing Atlas.