Raton, NM Fishing Trip — May

Your Raton, NM Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 43°F2.9" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Raton

68°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 Guides Near Raton

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

$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.

New Mexico Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$56
Requirements

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

Buy License Online — New Mexico

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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