Chama, NM Fishing Trip — May
Your Chama, NM Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 35°F2.8" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
May Weather in Chama
63°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
17 Guides Near Chama
No guides are based in Chama, 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
1 / 2
Also Consider Fishing In...
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
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.
Bluegill
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.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:20-inch minimum
Only one striped bass may be over 24 inches in length.