Ruidoso, NM Fishing Trip — October
Your Ruidoso, NM Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 46°F1.7" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
October Weather in Ruidoso
68°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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
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.
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.