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Channel catfish
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General info

Chamita Ditch is a canal located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

36°04′13.7″N 106°06′16.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Chamita Ditch, NM

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 Channel catfish as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Aggregate

15

Regulations for Specific Waters. For more information please see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/regulations-specific-waters/

Animas River and San Juan River, in San Juan County, there are no bag or possession limits.

Special Summer Catfish Waters - 2 per day

  • Special catfish limit applies to: Alto Lake, Alumni Pond, Bataan, Blue Hole Park Pond, Bosque Redondo, Carrizozo, Chaparral, Conoco Lake (Loco Lagoon), Corona, Dennis Chavez Pond, Escondida, Estancia Park Lake, Eunice, Grants Riverwalk Pond, Greene Acres, Green Meadow, Harris Pond, Jal Lake, Lake Van, Liam Knight Pond, McGaffey Lake, Ned Houk, Oasis State Park, Pecos River within Villanueva State Park, Perch Lake, Rancho Grande Ponds, Roswell Kid's Pond (Spring River Park), Timberon Ponds, Tingley Beach, Trees Lake and Young Pond.

Ictalurus punctatus

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36°04′13.7″N 106°06′16.2″W
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FAQ about Chamita Ditch fishing

Chamita Ditch is a canal located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°04′13.7″N 106°06′16.2″W
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