Hope, NM Fishing Trip — January
Your Hope, NM Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 28°F0.3" rain · 2 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
January Weather in Hope
48°F
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Hope.
Browse all New Mexico guides$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
Blue 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.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:20-inch minimum
Only one hybrid striped bass may be over 24 inches in length.