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Des Moines, NM Fishing Trip — May

Your Des Moines, NM Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 43°F2.5" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in Des Moines

67°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Des Moines

No guides are based in Des Moines, but these guides operate nearby.

Sitzmark Sports & Lodge - Sitzmark Sports & Lodge
Sitzmark Sports & Lodge

Sitzmark Sports & Lodge

4.8(256)Top Rated

Sitzmark Sports & Lodge is the premier ski and snowboard rental shop in Red River, NM. We offer winter lodging, cabins and vacation rentals right by the slopes.

Red River, New Mexico
Eagle Nest Fly Shack & Lodge (Fishing Store, Fly Shop, Guide Service, Lodging/RV & 24 Hour Fishing & Snack Vending Machines) - Eagle Nest Fly Shack & Lodge (Fishing Store, Fly Shop, Guide Service, Lodging/RV & 24 Hour Fishing & Snack Vending Machines)
Eagle Nest Fly Shack & Lodge (Fishing Store, Fly Shop, Guide Service, Lodging/RV & 24 Hour Fishing & Snack Vending Machines)

Eagle Nest Fly Shack & Lodge (Fishing Store, Fly Shop, Guide Service, Lodging/RV & 24 Hour Fishing & Snack Vending Machines)

4.7(128)Top Rated

Eagle Nest Fly Shack is surrounded by great fisheries that hold Trout, Northern Pike, Carp, Walleye, and even fresh water Kokanee Salmon... Eagle Nest is within an easy reach of some of the best fishing that New Mexcio has to offer. Eagle Nest Fly Shack is offering durable and innovative Carp, Pike, and Trout flies. All Flies are tied in "The Fly Shack"! Come in and check them out while getting an up to date fishing report. Including Rio Grande, Red River, Eagle Nest Lake, Cimarron River & Rio Cosilla / Valle Vidal

CarpKokanee SalmonNorthern Pike
Eagle Nest, New Mexico
Fagan's Guided Fly Fishing - Fagan's Guided Fly Fishing
Fagan's Guided Fly Fishing

Fagan's Guided Fly Fishing

4.9(30)Top Rated

Find lodging, dining, attractions and outdoor activities for every season in Red River, New Mexico.

Red River, New Mexico
Solitary Angler - Solitary Angler
Solitary Angler

Solitary Angler

4.7(12)Top Rated

Flyfishing guides, guide service and fishing club in Taos NM offered by the Solitary Angler promise superior fly fishing for the most avid fishermen.

Taos, New Mexico
Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC - Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC
Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC

Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals LLC

5(2)Top Rated
El Prado, New Mexico
$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
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

New Mexico Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$56
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Habitat stamp and habitat improvement validation included.

Buy License Online — New Mexico

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.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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