Elephant Butte, NM Fishing Trip — May
Your Elephant Butte, NM Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 57°F0.1" rain · 0 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
May Weather in Elephant Butte
85°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
0
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.
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
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