Gallup, NM Fishing Trip — October
Your Gallup, NM Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 43°F1.8" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairWhite Bass
Various
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
October Weather in Gallup
67°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
6
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.
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
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit