Please abide by state and local fishing rules and guidelines.
Fishing at Tingley Beach is regulated by the N.M. Game and Fish Department.
Tingley Fishing Rules
- You are responsible for knowing and understanding New Mexico fishing rules.
- Bag limit for trout is four fish per day. Bag limit for catfish is two fish per day.
- Live bait fish may NOT be used or released into the lakes. This includes — but is not restricted to — minnows, tadpoles and goldfish.
- Chumming is prohibited.
- Pole fishing only — no trotlines. A Second Rod Validation may be purchased with your fishing license, but bag limits remain the same.
- Take your catch home to clean it.
N.M. Fishing Licenses
The fishing year is April 1 to March 31.
All anglers 12 years old and older must have a current fishing license in their possession.
Licenses are not available for purchase at Tingley at this time.
| License Type | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
|
Annual Fishing |
$25 | $56 |
|
One-day Fishing |
$12 | $12 |
|
Five-day fishing |
$24 | $24 |
|
Junior annual Fishing (ages 12 - 17) |
$5 | $28 |
|
Senior annual Fishing (ages 65 - 69) |
$8 | N/A |
|
Annual Fishing age 70 and over |
FREE | N/A |
|
Handicapped Annual Fishing |
$8 | N/A |
|
General Hunting and Fishing |
$62 | N/A |
|
Junior General Hunting and Fishing |
$23 | N/A |
|
Sr. or Handicapped General Hunting and Fishing |
$31 | N/A |
|
Duplicate License |
$6 | $6 |
|
Habitat Improvement Stamp* |
$5 | $5 |
|
Habitat Management and Access Validation** |
$4 | $4 |
| Second Rod Validation | $4 | $4 |
*Required for anglers ages 12 - 69 for fishing on Forest Service and BLM lands
** Must be purchased separately by all anglers, hunters and trappers age 18 - 69. 100% disabled veterans are exempt.
Most guests select the annual package for a total of $35.00 for NM residents.
(Includes the Annual Fishing License, the mandatory Habitat Management and Access Validation, the Habitat Improvement Stamp and the Vendor Fee.)
A one-day fishing license can be purchased for a total of $17.00. (Includes the One-Day Fishing License, the mandatory Habitat Management and Access Validation, and the Vendor Fee.)
