Top fish species at Black Tail Spring

Common carp
Common carp
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Black Tail Spring is a water located in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp.

Location

33Β°16β€²34.3β€³N 108Β°35β€²38.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Black Tail Spring, NM

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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 species as of July 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Black Tail Spring fishing

Black Tail Spring is a water located in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. Its coordinates are:
33Β°16β€²34.3β€³N 108Β°35β€²38.4β€³W
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The most common species in Black Tail Spring are:
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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