Fishing near Farmington, NM

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Farmington. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Navajo LakeNM34 milake
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Kokanee salmon and lake trout.
CO128 mireservoir
Rio Grande (Taos)
Rainbow and brown trout.
NM147 miriver
Lake Powell
Striped bass.
UT159 mireservoir
Lake Powell
Smallmouth and striped bass.
AZ182 mireservoir
Green River
Blue-ribbon trout.
UT185 miriver
South Platte River
Freestone and tailwater trout.
CO235 miriver
Elephant Butte Lake
Largemouth and catfish.
NM251 milake

All waters in NM

NM license & regulations

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) current license fees and regulations.

Full NM regulations →

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.