Bernalillo, NM Fishing Trip — March

Your Bernalillo, NM Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 38°F0.3" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

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

March Weather in Bernalillo

65°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

4 Guides Near Bernalillo

No guides are based in Bernalillo, 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.

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

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.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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