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Fishing in Malaga, NM

New Mexico, United States

Best fishing spots in Malaga, NM

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Want trophy-size catches? These Malaga spots deliver

Top fish species in Malaga

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Common carp
Common carp

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Rainbow trout

Lower Tonsill Lake

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Spotted bass

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Largemouth bass

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About Malaga fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Malaga, New Mexico. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 685 catches for Largemouth bass, 303 catches for Rainbow trout, and 218 catches for Spotted bass.

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Fishing regulations in Malaga

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

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5

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/

Micropterus nigricans

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32°13′21.7″N 104°04′9.1″W
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FAQ about Malaga fishing

Anglers in Malaga, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Pecos River (South) and Black River.
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