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Navajo Reservoir in New Mexico has a maximum
surface area of 15, 610 acres (or 23 square miles) and provides important
recreational New Mexico fishing and wildlife observation opportunities
managed by the New Mexico State Parks. Like many man-made New Mexico
lakes, the Navajo Reservoir’s primary purpose is to provide irrigation
water and flood control for the surrounding area.
The reservoir is surrounded by rugged and attractive scenery. It features
5 public boat ramps and 3 marinas for guest out to do a little boating.
Anglers are the most frequent visitors to the Navajo Reservoir thanks
in part to its well-maintained fisheries. Game fish species found in
the Navajo Reservoir include northern pike, catfish, smallmouth bass,
rainbow trout, and Kokanee salmon. The 3-½ miles of the San Juan
River below Navajo Dam are nationally renowned for their trophy-sized
rainbow trout. Other species found here include German brown and cutthroat
trout. |
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