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Fishing regulations at Elephant Butte Reservoir, 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 White bass as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Elephant Butte Reservoir fishing
- White bass - 262 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 200 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 115 members reported to have caught this fish
- @kevinramos6403 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @shay-lynnmoore reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @hookset_addict reported a nice White bass.
- @kevinramos6403 reported a nice White bass.
- @kevinramos6403 reported a nice White bass.
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