Portales, NM Fishing Trip — August
Your Portales, NM Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 68°F1.2" rain · 6 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
GoodFlathead Catfish
Various
GoodWhite Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
August Weather in Portales
91°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Portales.
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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
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
Flathead 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.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
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.