Gallup, NM Fishing Trip — April
Your Gallup, NM Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 36°F1" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
April Weather in Gallup
62°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 Guides Near Gallup
No guides are based in Gallup, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
1 / 2
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
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.
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