Melrose, NM Fishing Trip — December
Your Melrose, NM Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 34°F0.1" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
LowWhite Bass
Various
December Weather in Melrose
62°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Melrose.
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.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.
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.