Fishing near Gallup, NM

Nearest public waters

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

Water	State	Distance	Type
Navajo Lake	NM	108 mi	lake
Lake Powell Striped bass.	UT	175 mi	reservoir
Lake Powell Smallmouth and striped bass.	AZ	181 mi	reservoir
Elephant Butte Lake Largemouth and catfish.	NM	183 mi	lake
Rio Grande (Taos) Rainbow and brown trout.	NM	186 mi	river
Roosevelt Lake Largemouth bass.	AZ	189 mi	reservoir
Blue Mesa Reservoir Kokanee salmon and lake trout.	CO	216 mi	reservoir
Green River Blue-ribbon trout.	UT	250 mi	river

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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.

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Species nearby

Largemouth Bass Walleye Striped Bass Smallmouth BassCatfishRainbow Trout Brown Trout CrappieLake TroutKokanee Salmon

Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Gallup. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) · 888-248-6866 · https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us

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.