New Mexico Fishing Size Limits
Legal minimum sizes and daily limits for fishing in New Mexico. Updated for 2026.
New Mexico Fish Size Limits
Complete guide to legal fish sizes in New Mexico. Find minimum sizes, slot limits, and daily limits for all regulated species. Updated for 2026.
Fish Species
1
With Size Limits
0
No Size Limit
1
Updated
2026
No Statewide Size Limit
Species with daily limits only (no minimum size)
| Species | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| | 5 | Mountain streams |
- Regulated species
- Rainbow Trout
- Daily-limit only
- Rainbow Trout
- Issuing agency
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Need the regulatory background? How fish size limits work covers minimums, slots, and proper measurement.
New Mexico Fishing Regulations Overview
State fish and wildlife agency information
- Fish Species
- 1 species with regulations
- Fish & Wildlife Agency
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
New Mexico Fishing Size Limits FAQ
Common questions about fish size regulations in New Mexico
What is the trout size limit in New Mexico?
New Mexico trout regulations: varies by water. Daily limit is 5. Mountain streams
Which New Mexico fish have daily limits but no size minimum?
One species is managed in New Mexico by daily creel limit only: Rainbow Trout (5).
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