Angel Fire, NM Fishing Trip — August

Your Angel Fire, NM Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 47°F2.3" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Angel Fire

70°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Angel Fire

No guides are based in Angel Fire, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

New Mexico Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$56
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Habitat stamp and habitat improvement validation included.

Buy License Online — New Mexico

Species Regulations

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In waters where catfish limits are in place, only one may be over 30 inches.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:20-inch minimum

Only one striped bass may be over 24 inches in length.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to statewide rules.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In waters where largemouth and smallmouth bass also occur, the daily bag limit is for all three species in aggregate.

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