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Kirtland, NM Fishing Trip — September

Your Kirtland, NM Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 54°F1.6" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

5 species
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various

September Weather in Kirtland

79°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

10 Guides Near Kirtland

No guides are based in Kirtland, but these guides operate nearby.

Rainbow Lodge & Resolution Guide Service - Rainbow Lodge & Resolution Guide Service
Rainbow Lodge & Resolution Guide Service

Rainbow Lodge & Resolution Guide Service

4.7(70)Top Rated
Navajo Dam, New Mexico
Elite Fly Fishing - Elite Fly Fishing
Elite Fly Fishing

Elite Fly Fishing

5(32)Top Rated
Bloomfield, New Mexico
Blue Sky Fly Fishing Co. - Blue Sky Fly Fishing Co.
Blue Sky Fly Fishing Co.

Blue Sky Fly Fishing Co.

4.8(33)Top Rated

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Bluefish
Navajo Dam, New Mexico
Angler Management on the San Juan - Angler Management on the San Juan
Angler Management on the San Juan

Angler Management on the San Juan

5(23)Top Rated

Chris loves to teach, and offers fly fishing guide services for all skill levels, experts, beginners, women, men and children alike. Come out with Chris Gallegos and learn to fish the San Juan!

Navajo Dam, New Mexico
LePlatt Lodge - LePlatt Lodge
LePlatt Lodge

LePlatt Lodge

5(17)Top Rated

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Navajo Dam, New Mexico
Flatt out fishing - Flatt out fishing
Flatt out fishing

Flatt out fishing

5(13)Top Rated

Fly fishing guide service and flies for the San Juan river.

Bloomfield, New Mexico
Born N' Raised Guide Service on the San Juan River - Born N' Raised Guide Service on the San Juan River
Born N' Raised Guide Service on the San Juan River

Born N' Raised Guide Service on the San Juan River

5(13)Top Rated

Guiding the San Juan's anglers since 1986. The best way to learn the ropes of fly fishing on the San Juan. Each of our guides know the river like the back of their hand and are familiar with every fly fishers skill level.

Navajo Dam, New Mexico
Majestic Enchantment Fly Fishing - On the San Juan River - Majestic Enchantment Fly Fishing - On the San Juan River
Majestic Enchantment Fly Fishing - On the San Juan River

Majestic Enchantment Fly Fishing - On the San Juan River

4.5(15)Top Rated

Majestic Enchantment features an 18 hole disc golf course, a southwestern art gallery, an outdoor venue area, seasonal produce, and a calm, relaxing and private environment.

Blanco, New Mexico
Resolution Guide Services - Resolution Guide Services
Resolution Guide Services

Resolution Guide Services

5(7)Top Rated
inshore
Navajo Dam, New Mexico
Ichthys Guide Service - Ichthys Guide Service
Ichthys Guide Service

Ichthys Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

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Navajo Dam, New Mexico
$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
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Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Navajo Dam7 guides · 37 miBloomfield2 guides · 23 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

New Mexico Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$56
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Habitat stamp and habitat improvement validation included.

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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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In waters where largemouth and smallmouth bass also occur, the daily bag limit is for all three species in aggregate.

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