San Juan River — Special Trout Water
River (San Juan River). New Mexico, United States.
36.8236, -107.6405 — View on the map
- Length
- 6.9 km
- Permit required
- New Mexico fishing license
- Catch and release
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Minnow Crankbaits 9 cm, Pack of 5For: northern pike, european perch, largemouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Stainless Steel Swivels, Pack of 100For: northern pike, zander, walleye · feeder fishing
€29.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
Brown troutSalmo truttacouche NMDGF Special Trout Waters (« rainbow trout, brown trout »)
Local rules
From Navajo Dam downstream 3.75 miles to the Crusher Hole Day Use Area. It is illegal to fish with more than 2 flies on a single line.. Désignation « Red chile ». Règle : Catch-and-release only, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
- no-kill
- truite
2026 season calendar — New Mexico
Official sources
- NMDGF — New Mexico Fishing Waters (Special Trout Waters, Trophy Bass Waters) (accessed on 23 September 2026)