San Miguel County · lake · 6 acres · seasonal
Monastery Lake
Stocked 6× on record · NMDGF
Monastery Lake is a lake in San Miguel County, New Mexico, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NMDGF; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
94°
65°
16 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
88°
67°
25 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
84°
61°
18 mph
93%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,311 | 10.3" | |
| Jul 16 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 96 | 14.2" | |
| Jul 7 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 76 | 16.9" | |
| Jul 7 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,718 | 10.3" | |
| Jul 2 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,145 | 10.3" | |
| Jul 2 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 200 | 16.9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Glorieta Creek4.6 mi
- Rito Manzanares4.5 mi
- Rito Chaperito5.8 mi
- Indian Creek7.5 mi
- Rito Torito6.8 mi
- Rito Quemazon7.1 mi
- Rito Cola Largo6.6 mi
- Bull Creek7.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Monastery Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Monastery Lake?+
Monastery Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in San Miguel County, New Mexico, most recently on Jul 16, 2026 by NMDGF. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Monastery Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Monastery Lake peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Monastery Lake?+
Yes — New Mexico requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Monastery Lake?+
Monastery Lake is a lake in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NMDGF · updated Jul 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.