Carlsbad, NM Fishing Trip — May
Your Carlsbad, NM Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 63°F1.3" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentWhite Bass
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
May Weather in Carlsbad
88°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Carlsbad.
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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
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
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.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
In waters where largemouth and smallmouth bass also occur, the daily bag limit is for all three species in aggregate.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit