Taos Ski Valley, NM Fishing Trip — August

Your Taos Ski Valley, NM Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 45°F3.4" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

August Weather in Taos Ski Valley

65°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 Guides Near Taos Ski Valley

No guides are based in Taos Ski Valley, 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.

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

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue 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.

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