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Fishing in Española, NM

New Mexico, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Española spots deliver

Top fish species in Española

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Brown trout
Brown trout
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

Cochiti Lake

20 in · 4 lb 6 oz

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Walleye

Cochiti Lake

28 in · 8 lb 8 oz

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Channel catfish

Cochiti Lake

18 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

Cochiti Lake

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Northern pike

Cochiti Lake

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Rainbow trout

Nambe Reservoir

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White bass

Cochiti Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cochiti Lake

18 in · 4 lb

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Bluegill

Cochiti Lake

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Rainbow trout

Nambe Reservoir

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About Española fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Española, New Mexico. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 751 catches for Rainbow trout, 332 catches for Brown trout, and 330 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Española

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.

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FAQ about Española fishing

Anglers in Española, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande, Rio Chama, Santa Cruz Lake, and Nambe Reservoir.
Most commonly caught species around Española, NM:
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