Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip — April
Your Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 43°F0.1" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
April Weather in Santa Clara
69°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 Guides Near Santa Clara
No guides are based in Santa Clara, 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
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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.
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.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:20-inch minimum
Only one 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.