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Fishing regulations at Cochiti Lake, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Smallmouth at Conchas Reservoir and Ute Reservoir: 14-inch minimum size limit.
For more information please see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/warm-water-regulations/
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FAQ about Cochiti Lake fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 87 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 98 members reported to have caught this fish
- White bass - 65 members reported to have caught this fish
- @goongriptickler reported a nice Common carp.
- @lukewilliamson6547 reported a nice Northern pike.
- @lukewilliamson6547 reported a nice Walleye.
- @lukewilliamson6547 reported a nice Walleye.
- @lukewilliamson6547 reported a nice Walleye.
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