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Common carp

21 in · 11 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Yellow bullhead

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Ranchitos Drain is a canal located in New Mexico, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Channel catfish, and Walleye.

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Location

35°19′38.3″N 106°32′45.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Ranchitos Drain, 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 April 28, 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 Ranchitos Drain fishing

Ranchitos Drain is a canal located in New Mexico, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°19′38.3″N 106°32′45.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ranchitos Drain by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
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