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Fishing in Raton, NM

New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Raton

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow perch
Yellow perch
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Trinidad Lake

18 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Trinidad Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lake Maloya

21 in · 6 lb

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Rainbow trout

Trinidad Lake

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Lake Maloya

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Lake Maloya

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Smallmouth bass

Trinidad Lake

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Trinidad Lake

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About Raton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Raton, New Mexico. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 732 catches for Smallmouth bass, 335 catches for Rainbow trout, and 117 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Raton

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 Smallmouth bass as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12

Aggregate

5

Smallmouth at Conchas Reservoir and Ute Reservoir: 14-inch minimum size limit.

For more information please see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/warm-water-regulations/

Micropterus dolomieui

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36°53′5.6″N 104°26′22.6″W
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FAQ about Raton fishing

Anglers in Raton, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Maloya, Canadian River, Lake Alice, and Lake Dorothy Reservoir.
Most commonly caught species around Raton, NM:
The latest Raton, NM fishing reports are:
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The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Raton, NM was a 2 ft caught by Fishbrain user @davidcampbell8506 at Trinidad Lake on May 22, 2022.
The biggest Rainbow trout (by length) reported in Raton, NM was a 13 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shawnmb at Trinidad Lake on March 25, 2023.
The biggest Walleye (by length) reported in Raton, NM was a 3 ft / 11.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @trevor.gulley at Trinidad Lake on November 17, 2024.

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