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Bernalillo, NM Fishing Trip — August

Your Bernalillo, NM Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 93°F / Low 67°F0.8" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Bernalillo

93°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

4 Guides Near Bernalillo

No guides are based in Bernalillo, but these guides operate nearby.

ZiaFly Guide Service - ZiaFly Guide Service
ZiaFly Guide Service

ZiaFly Guide Service

5(47)Top Rated

Escape to the Southern Rockies with Zia Fly, your premier fly fishing guide. Private spots, expert guides, and tailored trips for all. Book now!"

El Prado, New Mexico
Solitary Angler - Solitary Angler
Solitary Angler

Solitary Angler

4.7(12)Top Rated

Flyfishing guides, guide service and fishing club in Taos NM offered by the Solitary Angler promise superior fly fishing for the most avid fishermen.

Taos, New Mexico
Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC - Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC
Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC

Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC

5(2)Top Rated
El Prado, New Mexico
Salmón Salvaje - Salmón Salvaje
Salmón Salvaje

Salmón Salvaje

Santa Fe, New Mexico

inshore
Santa Fe, New Mexico
$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

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

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

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

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