🐟 What fish can you catch in Chaparral?

Most commonly caught species around Chaparral , NM : Largemouth bass - 5,450 reported catches Channel catfish - 952 reported catches Common carp - 691 reported catches Rainbow trout - 446 reported catches Bluegill - 227 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chaparral fishing reports?

The latest Chaparral , NM fishing reports are: @gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake . @gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake . @Topnotch_jigs_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Young Park Pond . @kenbergtholdt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Portland Cement Reservoir . @aaronromero2332 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake . .

Fishing in Chaparral, NM

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

Anglers in Chaparral , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande , Montoya Drain , Rio Grande , Nemaxas Drain .

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

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Chaparral

Latest Chaparral fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Young Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Portland Cement Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ascarate Lake

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Common carp

Young Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Young Park Pond

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Bluegill

Young Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in Chaparral

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 21st, 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

Regulations for

32°02′39.1″N 106°24′22″W

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FAQ about Chaparral fishing

Anglers in Chaparral, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande, Montoya Drain, Rio Grande, and Nemaxas Drain.

Most commonly caught species around Chaparral, NM:

Largemouth bass - 5,450 reported catches
Channel catfish - 952 reported catches
Common carp - 691 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 446 reported catches
Bluegill - 227 reported catches

The latest Chaparral, NM fishing reports are:

@gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake.
@gael.aldrete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake.
@Topnotch_jigs_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Young Park Pond.
@kenbergtholdt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Portland Cement Reservoir.
@aaronromero2332 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ascarate Lake.

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