Pay lakes in New Mexico
New Mexico has 2 pay lakes.
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Do you need a fishing license at a pay lake in New Mexico?
Usually not. No New Mexico fishing license is needed to fish a private lake licensed as a Class A lake (owner permission required); elsewhere anglers 12+ need a license.
New Mexico licenses pay lakes through its Class A Lake license (Class A park and lake licenses; NMSA 1978 §§ 17-4-8 to 17-4-28; 19.35.9 NMAC), run by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The license rule depends on the lake holding that state license, so ask the lake if you are unsure.
"A New Mexico Fishing License is not required on tribal reservations and private Class-A lakes."
Source: NMDGF - Fishing License Requirements & Fees, checked November 2026. Compare every state on our pay lake license rules page.
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