🐟 What fish can you catch in Farmington?

Most commonly caught species around Farmington , NM : Largemouth bass - 2,720 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,145 reported catches Brown trout - 327 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 271 reported catches Channel catfish - 201 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Farmington fishing reports?

The latest Farmington , NM fishing reports are: @FishingNewMexico reported a nice Brown trout at San Juan River . @kaybendowdy reported a nice Channel catfish at Morgan Lake . @Wylddrifter reported a nice Brown trout at San Juan River . @seth-decker reported a nice Rainbow trout at San Juan River . @jdcurleyIII reported a nice Grass carp at Morgan Lake . .

Fishing in Farmington, NM

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Farmington, New Mexico?

Anglers in Farmington , NM recommend these top fishing spots: San Juan River , Lake Farmington , Animas River , Tiger Pond , Jackson Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Farmington?

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New Mexico, United States

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Top fish species in Farmington

Latest Farmington fishing reports

Brown trout

San Juan River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Morgan Lake

length · weight

Brown trout

San Juan River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

San Juan River

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Grass carp

Morgan Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Morgan Lake

length · weight

Spotted bass

Morgan Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Farmington

18 in · 4 lb

Rainbow trout

San Juan River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Morgan Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Farmington

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Mexico can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Trophy Bass Waters - 2 per day

Largemouth bass, 14 inches or longer. Bill Evans, Clayton Lake and Lake Roberts.

Lake Roberts, Clayton Lake and Bill Evans Lake are Trophy Bass Waters. These fisheries provide ideal conditions for largemouth bass weighing five pounds or more. Since these lakes are small, in order to maintain sustainable trophy fisheries the bag limit for largemouth bass is reduced. Legal length is a minimum size of 14 inches. Spearfishing and bow fishing for largemouth bass in these lakes is prohibited.

For more information please see https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/fishing/game-fish/regulations-specific-waters/

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°45′19.8″N 108°10′56.3″W

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FAQ about Farmington fishing

Anglers in Farmington, NM recommend these top fishing spots: San Juan River, Lake Farmington, Animas River, Tiger Pond, and Jackson Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Farmington, NM:

Largemouth bass - 2,720 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,145 reported catches
Brown trout - 327 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 271 reported catches
Channel catfish - 201 reported catches

The latest Farmington, NM fishing reports are:

@FishingNewMexico reported a nice Brown trout at San Juan River.
@kaybendowdy reported a nice Channel catfish at Morgan Lake.
@Wylddrifter reported a nice Brown trout at San Juan River.
@seth-decker reported a nice Rainbow trout at San Juan River.
@jdcurleyIII reported a nice Grass carp at Morgan Lake.

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