Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip — March
Your Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip
March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 36°F0.5" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in March
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodFlathead Catfish
Various
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
March Weather in Santa Clara
60°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
4
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
Peak
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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
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.
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.