Chama, NM Fishing Trip — October
Your Chama, NM Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 37°F4.2" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
October Weather in Chama
60°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
10
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
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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
Blue 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.