Fort Sumner, NM Fishing Trip — April
Your Fort Sumner, NM Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 47°F2.7" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
GoodWhite Bass
Various
April Weather in Fort Sumner
75°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Fort Sumner.
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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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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.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:20-inch minimum
Only one striped bass may be over 24 inches in length.
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.