Elephant Butte, NM Fishing Trip — August

Your Elephant Butte, NM Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 95°F / Low 69°F0.4" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

August Weather in Elephant Butte

95°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

2 Guides Matched

$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.

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp
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.

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