Melrose, NM Fishing Trip — October
Your Melrose, NM Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 52°F0.9" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairWhite Bass
Various
October Weather in Melrose
76°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
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.
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.