🐟 What fish can you catch in Fort Sumner?

Most commonly caught species around Fort Sumner , NM : Largemouth bass - 87 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 38 reported catches Channel catfish - 22 reported catches Walleye - 15 reported catches White bass - 12 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fort Sumner fishing reports?

The latest Fort Sumner , NM fishing reports are: @FishingNewMexico reported a nice Brown trout at Pecos River (North) . @FishingNewMexico reported a nice Brown trout at Pecos River (North) . @FishingNewMexico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pecos River (North) . @FishingNewMexico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pecos River (North) . @FishingNewMexico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pecos River (North) . .

Fishing in Fort Sumner, NM

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

Anglers in Fort Sumner , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Pecos River (North) , Lake Sumner .

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

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Sumner

Latest Fort Sumner fishing reports

Brown trout

Pecos River (North)

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Brown trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Brown trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pecos River (North)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Fort Sumner

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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

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

34°28′44.4″N 104°13′59.5″W

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FAQ about Fort Sumner fishing

Anglers in Fort Sumner, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Pecos River (North) and Lake Sumner.

Most commonly caught species around Fort Sumner, NM:

Largemouth bass - 87 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 38 reported catches
Channel catfish - 22 reported catches
Walleye - 15 reported catches
White bass - 12 reported catches

The latest Fort Sumner, NM fishing reports are:

@FishingNewMexico reported a nice Brown trout at Pecos River (North).
@FishingNewMexico reported a nice Brown trout at Pecos River (North).
@FishingNewMexico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pecos River (North).
@FishingNewMexico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pecos River (North).
@FishingNewMexico reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pecos River (North).

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