Ruidoso Downs, NM Fishing Trip — May
Your Ruidoso Downs, NM Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 46°F2" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Ruidoso Downs
73°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
2 Guides Near Ruidoso Downs
No guides are based in Ruidoso Downs, 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.
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
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:20-inch minimum
Only one hybrid striped bass may be over 24 inches in length.
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.