Capitan, NM Fishing Trip — January
Your Capitan, NM Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 42°F / Low 21°F0.4" rain · 2 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowWhite Bass
Various
January Weather in Capitan
42°F
Avg High
21°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
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.
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.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit