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Arenal Main Canal fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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26 days ago

Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

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General info

Arenal Main Canal is a canal located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Yellow bullhead.

Location

35°02′8.2″N 106°42′39.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Arenal Main Canal, 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 species as of May 12, 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 Arenal Main Canal fishing

Arenal Main Canal is a canal located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°02′8.2″N 106°42′39.6″W
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