Santa Fe, NM Fishing Trip — December

Your Santa Fe, NM Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

1 in Santa Fe + 6 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.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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