🐟 What fish can you catch in Placitas?

Most commonly caught species around Placitas , NM : Largemouth bass - 2,934 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,003 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,151 reported catches Bluegill - 409 reported catches Common carp - 321 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Placitas fishing reports?

The latest Placitas , NM fishing reports are: @Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach) . @Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach) . @Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach) . @Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach) . @Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach) . .

Fishing in Placitas, NM

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

Anglers in Placitas , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande , Upper Corrales Riverside Drain , Liam Knight Pond , Sandia Lakes , Jemez River .

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

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Placitas

Latest Placitas fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Central Pond (Tingley Beach)

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Largemouth bass

Central Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Central Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Central Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach)

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Rainbow trout

Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Corrales Riverside Drain

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Placitas

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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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

35°19′21.4″N 106°26′37.3″W

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FAQ about Placitas fishing

Anglers in Placitas, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande, Upper Corrales Riverside Drain, Liam Knight Pond, Sandia Lakes, and Jemez River.

Most commonly caught species around Placitas, NM:

Largemouth bass - 2,934 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,003 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,151 reported catches
Bluegill - 409 reported catches
Common carp - 321 reported catches

The latest Placitas, NM fishing reports are:

@Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach).
@Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach).
@Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach).
@Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Central Pond (Tingley Beach).
@Grim_fishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Catch & Release Pond (Tingley Beach).

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