New Mexico Fish And Game Regulations
Licenses are valid for one license year only.
New mexico fish and game regulations. New mexico fishing rules and regulations new mexico outdoor sports recreation all persons 12 years or older while fishing in new mexico must have on their person a current new mexico fishing license exceptions. Indian reservations and private class a lakes. Any big game or turkey kill left unattended in the field in a vehicle or in camp must have a properly notched carcass tag and antler horn tag if applicable attached. Consult the new mexico department of game fish website for complete ohv laws regulations and statutes.
Roe viscera and eyes of game fish taken legally may be used in all waters where the use of bait is legal. Provide some of the best fishing in the southwest. Hunting fishing ohv recreation conservation education enforcement and game commission news. Goldfish or bullfrogs including larval stages i e.
The department of game and fish is committed to maintaining the quality of the state s fisheries improving fish habitat and restoring native sport fishes while also providing outstanding recreational angling opportunities. Regulations for specific waters. This document is not to be used as a substitution for new mexico statutes 66 3 1001 to 66 3 1020 or title 18 of the new mexico administrative code. New mexico department of game and fish biologists and wildlife managers work to maintain and improve wildlife habitat and protect wildlife populations while providing hunting opportunities on.
Bear and cougar must be both carcass tagged and pelt tagged. Cold water species fish identification and information trout salmon regulations. A new mexico fishing license is not required on tribal reservations and private class a lakes. A new mexico fishing license is not required on tribal reservations and private class a lakes.
Licenses are valid april 1 through march 31 of the following year. It is unlawful to possess any big game species or turkey in the field without a properly notched carcass tag. New mexico also offers hunting opportunities not found anywhere else including hunts for exotic species including persian ibex oryx and barbary sheep. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive ohv reference.
Welcome to new mexico department of game and fish regulations and information section for the state s game fish. Conserving new mexico s wildlife for future generations. Tadpoles may not be used as live or dead bait in any waters. Gila trout recovery angling.
While fishing in new mexico anglers 12 years and older must possess a valid new mexico fishing license or game hunting fishing license. While fishing in new mexico persons 12 years and older must possess a valid new mexico fishing license or game hunting fishing license. From pristine high mountain lakes and streams to large reservoirs and lazy meandering rivers new mexico s waters.