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Catfish fishing in New Mexico

New Mexico provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for catfish. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Catfish in New Mexico

Best baits and lures for Catfish in New Mexico

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Channel catfish

Elephant Butte Reservoir

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Channel catfish

Elephant Butte Reservoir

7 in · 2 oz

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Channel catfish

Elephant Butte Reservoir

9 in · 2 oz

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Channel catfish

Lower Tonsill Lake

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Flathead catfish

San Francisco River

36 in · 15 lb

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Regulations for Catfish in New Mexico

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.

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