🐟 What fish can you catch in Buckhorn?

Most commonly caught species around Buckhorn , NM : Largemouth bass - 97 reported catches Rainbow trout - 35 reported catches Channel catfish - 27 reported catches Gila trout - 22 reported catches Bluegill - 14 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Buckhorn fishing reports?

The latest Buckhorn , NM fishing reports are: @Mydnightryder1971 reported a nice Channel catfish at Bill Evans Lake . @Mydnightryder1971 reported a nice Channel catfish at Bill Evans Lake . @Mydnightryder1971 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bill Evans Lake . @Thatoneguy83 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whitewater Creek . @julianrivera5769 reported a nice Flathead catfish at San Francisco River . .

Fishing in Buckhorn, NM

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Buckhorn, New Mexico?

Anglers in Buckhorn , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Gila River , Bill Evans Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Buckhorn?

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Buckhorn

Latest Buckhorn fishing reports

Channel catfish

Bill Evans Lake

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Channel catfish

Bill Evans Lake

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Largemouth bass

Bill Evans Lake

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Largemouth bass

Whitewater Creek

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Flathead catfish

San Francisco River

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Rainbow trout

Lake Roberts

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Largemouth bass

Lake Roberts

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Black crappie

Lake Roberts

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Largemouth bass

Lake Roberts

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Gila trout

Middle Fork Gila River

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Fishing regulations in Buckhorn

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Mexico can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Open

Bag limit

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14"

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Trophy Bass Waters - 2 per day

Largemouth bass, 14 inches or longer. Bill Evans, Clayton Lake and Lake Roberts.

Lake Roberts, Clayton Lake and Bill Evans Lake are Trophy Bass Waters. These fisheries provide ideal conditions for largemouth bass weighing five pounds or more. Since these lakes are small, in order to maintain sustainable trophy fisheries the bag limit for largemouth bass is reduced. Legal length is a minimum size of 14 inches. Spearfishing and bow fishing for largemouth bass in these lakes is prohibited.

For more information please see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/regulations-specific-waters/

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

33°01′53.4″N 108°41′39.8″W

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FAQ about Buckhorn fishing

Anglers in Buckhorn, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Gila River and Bill Evans Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Buckhorn, NM:

Largemouth bass - 97 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 35 reported catches
Channel catfish - 27 reported catches
Gila trout - 22 reported catches
Bluegill - 14 reported catches

The latest Buckhorn, NM fishing reports are:

@Mydnightryder1971 reported a nice Channel catfish at Bill Evans Lake.
@Mydnightryder1971 reported a nice Channel catfish at Bill Evans Lake.
@Mydnightryder1971 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bill Evans Lake.
@Thatoneguy83 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whitewater Creek.
@julianrivera5769 reported a nice Flathead catfish at San Francisco River.

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