🐟 What fish can you catch in Salem?

Most commonly caught species around Salem , NM : White bass - 159 reported catches Largemouth bass - 129 reported catches Channel catfish - 103 reported catches Blue catfish - 86 reported catches Walleye - 68 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Salem fishing reports?

The latest Salem , NM fishing reports are: @jon.cantu reported a nice White bass at Caballo Lake . @jon.cantu reported a nice White bass at Caballo Lake . @Topnotch_jigs_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Caballo Lake . @1FW reported a nice Hybrid striped bass . .

Fishing in Salem, NM

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

Anglers in Salem , NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Salem , NM . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

New Mexico, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Salem spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Salem

Latest Salem fishing reports

White bass

Caballo Lake

length · weight

White bass

Caballo Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Caballo Lake

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

length · weight

Blue catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

Caballo Lake

18 in · 2 lb

Blue catfish

Caballo Lake

17 in · 2 lb

Hybrid striped bass

Caballo Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Caballo Lake

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Salem

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 White bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

White bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Very good

Morone chrysops

Regulations for

32°42′43.6″N 107°12′20.2″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Salem fishing

Anglers in Salem, NM recommend these top fishing spots: Rio Grande.

Most commonly caught species around Salem, NM:

White bass - 159 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 129 reported catches
Channel catfish - 103 reported catches
Blue catfish - 86 reported catches
Walleye - 68 reported catches

The latest Salem, NM fishing reports are:

@jon.cantu reported a nice White bass at Caballo Lake.
@jon.cantu reported a nice White bass at Caballo Lake.
@Topnotch_jigs_ reported a nice Largemouth bass at Caballo Lake.
@1FW reported a nice Hybrid striped bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Salem, NM. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: