Taos, NM Fishing Trip — October

Your Taos, NM Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 40°F1.4" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

October Weather in Taos

66°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

1 in Taos + 5 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

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.

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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