🐟 What fish can you catch in Grants?

Most commonly caught species around Grants , NM : Tiger muskellunge - 251 reported catches Rainbow trout - 66 reported catches Bluegill - 16 reported catches Channel catfish - 15 reported catches Largemouth bass - 5 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grants fishing reports?

The latest Grants , NM fishing reports are: @elias.barela reported a nice Tiger muskellunge . @Denton01 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake . @Denton01 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake . @brandontullie reported a nice White sucker at Bluewater Lake . @brandontullie reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake . .

Fishing in Grants, NM

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

Anglers in Grants , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio San Jose .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Rainbow trout caught in Grants?

The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Grants , NM was a 2 ft / 6.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @R-Henry at Bluewater Lake on April 23, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Grants?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Grants , NM was a 1 ft / 0.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @WylieFrench at Rio San Jose on August 24, 2019 .

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Top fish species in Grants

Latest Grants fishing reports

Tiger muskellunge

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Rainbow trout

Bluewater Lake

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Rainbow trout

Bluewater Lake

length · weight

White sucker

Bluewater Lake

14 in · 2 lb 6 oz

Rainbow trout

Bluewater Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Tiger muskellunge

Bluewater Lake

length · weight

Tiger muskellunge

Bluewater Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

16 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Grants

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 Tiger muskellunge as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Tiger muskellunge

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

40"

Measurement

Total Length

Quemado Lake: Bag limit for tiger muskie is one fish 40 inches or longer; Boats restricted to oars or electric motors only.

Bluewater Reservoir: One tiger muskie, 40 inches or longer.

For additional information see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/regulations-specific-waters/

very good

Esox masquinongy × Esox lucius, Tiger Musky, tiger muskellunge

Regulations for

35°09′13.7″N 107°50′0.6″W

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FAQ about Grants fishing

Anglers in Grants, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio San Jose.

Most commonly caught species around Grants, NM:

Tiger muskellunge - 251 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 66 reported catches
Bluegill - 16 reported catches
Channel catfish - 15 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 5 reported catches

The latest Grants, NM fishing reports are:

@elias.barela reported a nice Tiger muskellunge.
@Denton01 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake.
@Denton01 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake.
@brandontullie reported a nice White sucker at Bluewater Lake.
@brandontullie reported a nice Rainbow trout at Bluewater Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Grants, NM. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Tiger muskellunge (by length) reported in Grants, NM was a 4 ft / 38.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @yjcruiser at Bluewater Lake on July 24, 2012.

The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Grants, NM was a 2 ft / 6.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @R-Henry at Bluewater Lake on April 23, 2016.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Grants, NM was a 1 ft / 0.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @WylieFrench at Rio San Jose on August 24, 2019.