When was Vela Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Jul 8 to 14, 2019, according to Colorado agency reports.

How often is Vela Reservoir stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.

Is Vela Reservoir stocked often?

Number 15 of 18 stocked waters in Delta County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Vela Reservoir trout stocking

Delta County, Colorado · lake · 10,090 ft elevation

Vela Reservoir was last stocked 88 months ago (Jul 8 to 14, 2019). We have 3 stockings on record since Jun 23, 2015. Most stockings come in July.

Last stocked

88 months ago

Jul 8 to 14, 2019

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

3 stockings

since Jun 23, 2015

Number 15 of 18 stocked waters in Delta County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record.

Weather at Vela Reservoir

Tonight
35°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
74% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
49°F
Chance Rain Showers
34% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
35°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday
47°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
58% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
32°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
11% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday
53°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

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

When is Vela Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in July.

By month, all years

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

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2019							2
2015						1

Stocking history

20192 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Jul 8Latest Jul 8 to Jul 14	Trout	6 days
Week of Jul 2 Jul 2 to Jul 8	Trout	210 weeks

20151 stocking

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Jun 23 Jun 23 to Jun 29	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 Vela Reservoir?

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

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Stocked waters near Vela Reservoir

Trickle Park Reservoirlake · 1 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Weir & Johnson Reservoirlake · 2 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
Neversweat Reservoirlake · 4 mistocked May 29, 2026
Eggleston Lake, Biglake · 4 mistocked Jun 13, 2024
Cottonwood Lake #4lake · 4 mistocked Jun 5, 2026
Kitson Reservoirlake · 4 mistocked May 29, 2026
Reed Reservoirlake · 5 mistocked May 22, 2026
Baron Lakelake · 5 mistocked Jun 16, 2023

All stocked waters in Delta County Stocked this week in Colorado

Questions about Vela Reservoir

When was Vela Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 8 to 14, 2019, according to Colorado agency reports.
How often is Vela Reservoir stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in July.
Is Vela Reservoir stocked often?: Number 15 of 18 stocked waters in Delta County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Colorado waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

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.