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Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip — December

Your Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 37°F0.2" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Santa Clara

60°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
0.2"
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.

Dave's fishing guide services Elephant butte lake - Dave's fishing guide services Elephant butte lake
Dave's fishing guide services Elephant butte lake

Dave's fishing guide services Elephant butte lake

5(207)Top Rated
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Land of Enchantment Fishing & Hunting Adventures - Land of Enchantment Fishing & Hunting Adventures
Land of Enchantment Fishing & Hunting Adventures

Land of Enchantment Fishing & Hunting Adventures

5(178)Top Rated

If you are looking a guided fishing trips in Elephant Butte our expert fishing guide can guarantee a satisfying experience for you and your family.

Elephant Butte, New Mexico
$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
1 / 2

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Elephant Butte2 guides · 61 mi

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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