lake in New Mexico, USA
New Mexico's portion of the big two-state reservoir behind Navajo Dam — great kokanee trolling water with very good smallmouth bass, plus a fall kokanee snagging season. Located in the San Juan River basin (San Juan and Rio Arriba counties, northwest New Mexico).
Navajo Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Navajo Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Navajo Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Navajo Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Navajo Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Navajo Lake:
Anglers at Navajo Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Kokanee, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Navajo Lake before you cast a line.
Navajo Lake is a lake in New Mexico, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.