Capitan, NM Fishing Trip — December
Your Capitan, NM Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 34°F0.3" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowHybrid Striped Bass
Various
LowWhite Bass
Various
December Weather in Capitan
56°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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
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.
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