🐟 What fish can you catch in La Plata?

Most commonly caught species around La Plata , NM : Largemouth bass - 2,810 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,071 reported catches Brown trout - 292 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 275 reported catches Channel catfish - 202 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest La Plata fishing reports?

The latest La Plata , NM fishing reports are: @Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tiger Pond . @Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tiger Pond . @Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Aztec Ditch . @Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Aztec Ditch . @santi.fish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Farmington . .

Fishing in La Plata, NM

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in La Plata, New Mexico?

Anglers in La Plata , NM recommend these top fishing spots: San Juan River , Lake Farmington , Animas River , Jackson Lake , Lake Farmington .

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

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in La Plata

Latest La Plata fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Tiger Pond

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Rainbow trout

Tiger Pond

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Rainbow trout

Aztec Ditch

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Rainbow trout

Aztec Ditch

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Farmington

16 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Lake Farmington

length · weight

Channel catfish

Morgan Lake

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Largemouth bass

Morgan Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Morgan Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Morgan Lake

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Fishing regulations in La Plata

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

36°53′42.7″N 108°12′1.1″W

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FAQ about La Plata fishing

Anglers in La Plata, NM recommend these top fishing spots: San Juan River, Lake Farmington, Animas River, Jackson Lake, and Lake Farmington.

Most commonly caught species around La Plata, NM:

Largemouth bass - 2,810 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,071 reported catches
Brown trout - 292 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 275 reported catches
Channel catfish - 202 reported catches

The latest La Plata, NM fishing reports are:

@Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tiger Pond.
@Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tiger Pond.
@Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Aztec Ditch.
@Adriandafisha reported a nice Rainbow trout at Aztec Ditch.
@santi.fish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Farmington.

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