Portales, NM Fishing Trip — October
Your Portales, NM Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
FairWhite Bass
Various
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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
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.
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.
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