Artesia, NM Fishing Trip — August
Your Artesia, NM Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 96°F / Low 72°F0.7" rain · 5 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Artesia
96°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Artesia.
Browse all New Mexico guides$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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
New Mexico Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$56
Requirements
Required for ages 12+. Habitat stamp and habitat improvement validation included.
Species Regulations
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue 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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.