Cloudcroft, NM Fishing Trip — December
Your Cloudcroft, NM Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 32°F0.5" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowFlathead Catfish
Various
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Cloudcroft
48°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
2 Guides Near Cloudcroft
No guides are based in Cloudcroft, 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
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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