Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip — October
Your Santa Clara, NM Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 49°F2.3" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
October Weather in Santa Clara
71°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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
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