🐟 What fish can you catch in Raton?

Most commonly caught species around Raton , NM : Smallmouth bass - 741 reported catches Rainbow trout - 336 reported catches Walleye - 118 reported catches Yellow perch - 108 reported catches Largemouth bass - 94 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Raton fishing reports?

The latest Raton , NM fishing reports are: @Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River . @Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River . @Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River . @Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River . @Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River . .

Fishing in Raton, NM

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

Anglers in Raton , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Maloya , Canadian River , Lake Alice , Lake Dorothy Reservoir .

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

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Raton

Latest Raton fishing reports

Brown trout

South Fork Purgatoire River

length · weight

Brown trout

South Fork Purgatoire River

length · weight

Brown trout

South Fork Purgatoire River

length · weight

Brown trout

South Fork Purgatoire River

length · weight

Brown trout

South Fork Purgatoire River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Trinidad Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Trinidad Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Trinidad Lake

17 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Yellow perch

Lake Maloya

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Maloya

length · weight

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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 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

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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:

Smallmouth bass - 741 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 336 reported catches
Walleye - 118 reported catches
Yellow perch - 108 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 94 reported catches

The latest Raton, NM fishing reports are:

@Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River.
@Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River.
@Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River.
@Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River.
@Aces reported a nice Brown trout at South Fork Purgatoire River.

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