N.M. Admin. Code § 19.31.4.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 19.31.4.12 - SIZE LIMITS

A.Black basses

(1) Any largemouth or spotted bass taken which is less than 14 inches long shall be immediately returned to the water.

(2) Any smallmouth bass taken which is less than 12 inches long shall be immediately returned to the water with the following exceptions:

(a) In San Miguel and Quay counties: Ute and Conchas reservoirs, any smallmouth bass taken which is less than 14 inches long shall be immediately returned to the water.

(b) In Rio Arriba and Taos counties: Rio Grande, there shall be no size limit on smallmouth bass.

B.Tiger muskie (Esox lucius x E. masquinongy): Any tiger muskie taken which is less than 40 inches long shall be immediately returned to the water.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.31.4.12

Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 21, November 9, 2021, eff. 4/1/2022