Best Fishing Spots In New Mexico, United States
Discover the best fishing spots in New Mexico, United States with our extensive
list! New Mexico is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in New Mexico, United States.
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Places to recommend in New Mexico include Brantley Lake State Park, Acequia Madre de Santa Barbara, Agua Fria Creek, Albuquerque Riverside Drain, Arenal Main Canal and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
Fish species found in New Mexico include Black crappie, Blue catfish, Bluegill, Brown trout, Channel catfish and others.
A license may be required to fish in New Mexico. You can view the requirements for obtaining a fishing license here.
There may also be catch limits and regulations on using specific gear. Check out the regulation for New Mexico in this section
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Top 30 spots
- Aguage
- Dawson Arroyo
- Salt Creek Wash
- Canada Vivian
- Estancia Park Lake
- Estancia Spring
- Salina Lake
- Arroyo de Manzano
- Estancita Spring
- North Seven Rivers
- Roaring Spring
- Lake McMillan (historical)
- Middle Seven Rivers
- Brantley Lake
- Flat Rock Spring
- Major Johnson Springs
- South Seven Rivers
- Bubbling Spring
- Twin Boils Spring
- Talaya Hill Reservoir (historical)
- Nichols Reservoir
- Twomile Reservoir
- Aztec Springs Creek
- Arroyo Tierra Blanca
- Agua Sarca Creek
- McClure Reservoir
- South Fork Las Cruces Arroyo
- North Fork Las Cruces Arroyo
- Dona Ana Drain
- Ojo Redondo
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