How much is a fishing license in New Mexico?

As published by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (wildlife.dgf.nm.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Annual Fishing (resident), $35; Annual Fishing (nonresident), $90. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in New Mexico?

Yes. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish lists the One-Day Fishing (resident) at $12 and the One-Day Fishing (nonresident) at $12, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a New Mexico fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Required at 12 and older; not required at 11 and younger.

New Mexico Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.
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$35resident annual

$90non-resident annual

$121 day non-resident

New Mexico License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Annual Fishing (resident)	Resident	Annual	All waters	$35	Per-transaction vendor fee Agency text: “Annual Fishing $35 .00 $90 .00” wildlife.dgf.nm.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
One-Day Fishing (resident)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$12	Agency text: “One-Day Fishing $12 .00 $12 .00” wildlife.dgf.nm.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Annual Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$90	Per-transaction vendor fee Agency text: “Annual Fishing $35 .00 $90 .00” wildlife.dgf.nm.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
One-Day Fishing (nonresident)	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$12	Agency text: “One-Day Fishing $12 .00 $12 .00” wildlife.dgf.nm.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Required at 12 and older; not required at 11 and younger

License Year

Licenses are valid April 1 through March 31 of the following year.

New Mexico Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in New Mexico?: As published by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (wildlife.dgf.nm.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Annual Fishing (resident), $35; Annual Fishing (nonresident), $90. All 4 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in New Mexico?: Yes. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish lists the One-Day Fishing (resident) at $12 and the One-Day Fishing (nonresident) at $12, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a New Mexico fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Required at 12 and older; not required at 11 and younger.

More for New Mexico Anglers

Each price is the agency's own figure as published on its page on the checked date, quoted beside it. Only prices we could read on the agency's live page are shown; stamps, permits and agent fees named by the agency may be extra. ReelTourney does not sell licenses — confirm with the agency before buying.