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Striped bass fishing in New Mexico

New Mexico offers opportunities to target striped bass, which thrive in its reservoirs.

Types of Striped bass in New Mexico

Best baits and lures for Striped bass in New Mexico

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Striped bass.

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Latest Striped bass fishing reports in New Mexico

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White bass

Elephant Butte Reservoir

13 in · 1 lb

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White bass

Elephant Butte Reservoir

11 in · 1 lb

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White bass

Elephant Butte Reservoir

12 in · 1 lb

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White bass

Elephant Butte Reservoir

12 in · 1 lb

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White bass

Pecos River (South)

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White bass

Lake Avalon

15 in · 3 lb

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White bass

Lake Avalon

15 in · 3 lb

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White bass

Lake Sumner

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White bass

Lake Sumner

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White bass

Lake Sumner

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Regulations for Striped bass 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

In the Animas and San Juan Rivers, in San Juan County, there is no bag or possession limit.

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

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FAQ

Anglers in New Mexico commonly catch several Striped bass species, including Striped bass, White bass, and Hybrid striped bass, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Striped bass are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout New Mexico. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Rio Grande, Central Pond (Tingley Beach), and Elephant Butte Reservoir.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Striped bass have recently been caught.