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Navajo Dam was completed in 1963. The reservoir is one of the four initial units of the Colorado River Storage Project, and is located in northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado, about 34 east of Farmington, New Mexico. The reservoir has a maximum surface area of 15,610 acres and extends 35 miles up the San Juan River, 13 miles up the Pine River, and 4 miles up the Piedra River. The reservoir provides important recreation, fish and wildlife benefits, however, its primary purpose is to provide irrigation water and flood control. Recreation at Navajo State Park is managed by the Colorado State Parks under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office - Four Corners Division. The park can be reached at 970-883-2208. Call 1-800-678-2267 for camping reservations. Navajo Reservoir is surrounded by beautiful scenery and rugged landscape. There are 159 miles of shoreline located in Colorado and New Mexico. A campground with 71 sites, a marina, and a visitor center accommodate visitors. The new visitor center, which is open year round, contains displays and interactive exhibits on the area's local and natural history, as well as information on area attractions. Two other visitor centers at Navajo Reservoir are located in New Mexico. The reservoir has a maximum surface area of almost 23 square miles (15,610 acres). Fish species include northern pike, smallmouth bass, catfish, rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon. At an elevation of 6,085 feet, the reservoir is 45 miles south east from Durango, Colorado. Fish the world famous tail waters below Navajo dam on the San Juan River Below Navajo Dam is the world famous quality fishing section of the San Juan River. Five pound rainbow trout are routinely caught by crafty fly fishermen The bulk of the fishing is done subsurface, using very small nymphs, but when the hatch is on, fisherman quickly change their rigs to cast a dry fly to the rising fish.  A trip to the tail waters of Navajo Reservoir is not complete without a visit to Abe's Fly Shop and Motel to get the latest information on what fly is currently the hottest, to shop for any fishing gear you may need, buy that monogrammed hat or T-shirt, or just to swap fishing stories. Abe's is as famous as these quality waters beneath the dam. |
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