Capitan, NM Fishing Trip — August
Your Capitan, NM Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 55°F2.6" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
GoodWhite Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Capitan
80°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 Guides Near Capitan
No guides are based in Capitan, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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
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.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.