🐟 What fish can you catch in Carlsbad?

Most commonly caught species around Carlsbad , NM : Largemouth bass - 707 reported catches Rainbow trout - 296 reported catches Spotted bass - 218 reported catches Channel catfish - 171 reported catches White bass - 162 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Carlsbad fishing reports?

The latest Carlsbad , NM fishing reports are: @Ol-slick reported a nice White bass at Pecos River (South) . @1MoKast reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pecos River (South) . @wasn.t.me reported a nice Walleye at Pecos River (South) . .

Fishing in Carlsbad, NM

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

Anglers in Carlsbad , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Lower Tonsill Lake , Pecos River (South) , Brantley Lake , Black River , Lake Avalon .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Spotted bass caught in Carlsbad?

The biggest Spotted bass (by length) reported in Carlsbad , NM was a 8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @alex-saiz at Lower Tonsill Lake on November 2, 2024 .

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Top fish species in Carlsbad

Latest Carlsbad fishing reports

Brantley Lake

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White bass

Pecos River (South)

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Largemouth bass

Pecos River (South)

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Lower Tonsill Lake

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Walleye

Pecos River (South)

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Largemouth bass

Lower Tonsill Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pecos River (South)

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Spotted bass

Lower Tonsill Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lower Tonsill Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lower Tonsill Lake

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Fishing regulations in Carlsbad

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 May 6th, 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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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

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32°24′4″N 104°14′20″W

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FAQ about Carlsbad fishing

Anglers in Carlsbad, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Lower Tonsill Lake, Pecos River (South), Brantley Lake, Black River, and Lake Avalon.

Most commonly caught species around Carlsbad, NM:

Largemouth bass - 707 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 296 reported catches
Spotted bass - 218 reported catches
Channel catfish - 171 reported catches
White bass - 162 reported catches

The latest Carlsbad, NM fishing reports are:

@Ol-slick reported a nice White bass at Pecos River (South).
@1MoKast reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pecos River (South).
@wasn.t.me reported a nice Walleye at Pecos River (South).

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