🐟 What fish can you catch in Gila Hot Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Gila Hot Springs , NM : Largemouth bass - 105 reported catches Rainbow trout - 51 reported catches Channel catfish - 23 reported catches Black crappie - 17 reported catches Bluegill - 14 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gila Hot Springs fishing reports?

The latest Gila Hot Springs , 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 . @dinkaccount reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Roberts . .

Fishing in Gila Hot Springs, NM

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gila Hot Springs, New Mexico?

Anglers in Gila Hot Springs , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Roberts , Middle Fork Gila River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Gila Hot Springs?

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Gila Hot Springs

Latest Gila Hot Springs 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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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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Rainbow trout

Lake Roberts

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Fishing regulations in Gila Hot Springs

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

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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°11′24.7″N 108°12′16.2″W

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FAQ about Gila Hot Springs fishing

Anglers in Gila Hot Springs, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Roberts and Middle Fork Gila River.

Most commonly caught species around Gila Hot Springs, NM:

Largemouth bass - 105 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 51 reported catches
Channel catfish - 23 reported catches
Black crappie - 17 reported catches
Bluegill - 14 reported catches

The latest Gila Hot Springs, 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.
@dinkaccount reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Roberts.

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