San Juan · Northwest New Mexico
San Juan River — Quality Waters (below Navajo Dam)
A world-renowned tailwater trout fishery on the cold, clear flows below Navajo Dam. The Quality and Catch-and-Release reaches hold large rainbow and brown trout and carry special tackle and bag-limit rules.
Activities
FishingNon Motorized Only
Species
Rainbow TroutBrown Trout
Fees
No site fee for river access; a valid New Mexico fishing license is required.
Sources & verification
- Last verified June 10, 2026 via Todo Nuevo México curated waters — Todo Nuevo México editorial