Fishing At Navajo Lake

AKA: Navajo Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, kokanee salmon and northern pike at Navajo Lake in New Mexico.

A haven for boating, camping and fishing, Navajo Lake is a 15,000-acre lake on the northern border of the state. It is the second largest lake in the state and boasts nearly 160 miles of shoreline. For fishing enthusiasts it is a dream destination that offers both warm-water and cold-water fish species. Bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, trout, salmon and sunfish all reside here. Much of the southern portion of the lake is surrounded by parks, some of which provide access for fishing from the shore. Three boat launch ramps and three boat docks serve boaters with launch of fishing boats, water-ski boats, pleasure boats and pontoons. Canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats can be portaged from numerous areas in the parks. Also, a variety of rental boats are available at the marina and nearby boat rental outlets.

Primary fish species residing in Navajo Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Navajo Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Navajo Lake Marina
Rentals: Bass boats and pontoon boats
505 632-3245

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Navajo Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off State Route 511, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and massive, paved parking.

Sims Mesa Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off State Route 527, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.