Ruidoso, NM Fishing Trip — August
Your Ruidoso, NM Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 59°F5" rain · 19 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in August
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
August Weather in Ruidoso
80°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
2 Guides Near Ruidoso
No guides are based in Ruidoso, 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
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.
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.