NM · FISHING

Fishing

License

Conditional

Yes freshwater fishing license required. Minimum age 12 (11 & under exempt; 70+ free). Issued by NM Dept. of Game and Fish (NMDGF; rebranding to NMDOW).

§ wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

Verified Jun 25, 2026Reviewed

Species & limits

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Special-regulation waters in NM

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