🐟 What fish can you catch in Portales?

Most commonly caught species around Portales , NM : Channel catfish - 134 reported catches Largemouth bass - 78 reported catches Rainbow trout - 46 reported catches Bluegill - 28 reported catches Common carp - 15 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Portales fishing reports?

The latest Portales , NM fishing reports are: @Jerry_skinner reported a nice Rainbow trout at Greene Lake . @Jerry_skinner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Greene Lake . @Jerry_skinner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Greene Lake . @Jerry_skinner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Greene Lake . @Jerry_skinner reported a nice Steelhead at Greene Lake . .

Fishing in Portales, NM

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

Anglers in Portales , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Oasis State Fishing Pond .

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

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Portales

Latest Portales fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Greene Lake

7 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Greene Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Greene Lake

8 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Greene Lake

11 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Steelhead

Greene Lake

8 in · 6 oz

Rainbow trout

Greene Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Dennis Chavez Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dennis Chavez Park Lake

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Rainbow trout

Oasis State Fishing Pond

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Largemouth bass

Oasis State Fishing Pond

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Fishing regulations in Portales

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 Channel catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Channel catfish

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Open

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Regulations for Specific Waters. For more information please see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/regulations-specific-waters/

Animas River and San Juan River, in San Juan County, there are no bag or possession limits.

Special Summer Catfish Waters - 2 per day

Special catfish limit applies to: Alto Lake, Alumni Pond, Bataan, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo, Carrizozo, Chaparral, Conoco Lake (Loco Lagoon), Corona, Dennis Chavez Pond, Escondida, Estancia Park Lake, Eunice, Grants Riverwalk Pond, Greene Acres, Green Meadow, Harris Pond, Jal Lake, Lake Van, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Ned Houk, Oasis State Park, Pecos River within Villanueva State Park, Perch Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds, Roswell Kid's Pond (Spring River Park), Timberon Ponds, Tingley Beach, Trees Lake and Young Pond.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

34°10′31.1″N 103°21′23.4″W

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FAQ about Portales fishing

Anglers in Portales, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Oasis State Fishing Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Portales, NM:

Channel catfish - 134 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 78 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 46 reported catches
Bluegill - 28 reported catches
Common carp - 15 reported catches

The latest Portales, NM fishing reports are:

@Jerry_skinner reported a nice Rainbow trout at Greene Lake.
@Jerry_skinner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Greene Lake.
@Jerry_skinner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Greene Lake.
@Jerry_skinner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Greene Lake.
@Jerry_skinner reported a nice Steelhead at Greene Lake.

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