Elephant Butte, NM Fishing Trip — March

Your Elephant Butte, NM Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 41°F0.1" rain · 0 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in March

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

March Weather in Elephant Butte

70°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
0
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

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

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