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All about fishing for longnose gar, northern pike and tiger muskie in NM.

By AA-Fishing Staff Writers

Muskie and pike fishing lure

This state offers unique fishing opportunities. Listed below find information about these species of fish, found in New Mexico waters. Larger lakes across the state, with some of these miscellaneous fish populations, may include Bluewater Lake, Brantley Lake, Caballo Lake, Eagle Nest Lake, Elephant Butte Reservoir, Navajo Lake, Red Bluff Reservoir, Quemado Lake, Santa Rosa Lake, Sumner Lake, Ute Lake and some rivers. Try ice fishing for northern pike at Eagle Nest Lake.

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Other Available Species

Longnose Gar

Longnose gar

World record: 50 lbs 5 oz

State Record: 12 lbs 8 oz

Northern Pike

Northern pike

World record: 55 lbs 1 oz

State Record: 36 lbs 0 oz

Tiger Muskie

Tiger muskie

World record: 51 lbs 2 oz

State Record: 38 lbs 2 oz

Click the images and links above for species details.

Check out the Northern Pike Fishing page to get tips, tactics and methods for catching more pike. Also visit the top producing northern pike lures page to assist in selecting the best baits. The Muskie Fishing page offers methods, tips and tactics. Also view the page revealing the top producing lures for catching musky and tiger musky.

New Mexico Miscellaneous State Record Fish

The state record longnose gar was caught from the Pecos River.

The state record northern pike was taken out of Miami Lake.

The state record tiger muskie was taken out of Blue Water Lake.

 

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