Navajo Dam · NM · United States
Abe's Motel & Fly Shop
Abe's Motel & Fly Shop provides comfortable lodging and a well-stocked fly shop right by the San Juan River below Navajo Dam, NM, offering year-round trout fishing.
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Abe's Motel & Fly Shop provides comfortable lodging...
Established in 1958, Abe's sits directly on the San Juan River below Navajo Dam, where stable water temperatures from the dam's deep-water releases create a year-round fishery. The motel offers 55+ rooms ranging from basic to comfortable, plus an RV park with full hookups (seasonal) and a full-service fly shop stocked with local patterns and gear. The San Juan is known for technical dry-fly fishing on midges and small insects, with spring and fall offering peak conditions and summer bringing mayfly and caddis hatches. Guided trips are arranged through Born N' Raised Guide Service, and the fly shop staff can advise on wade and float options. The location also serves as a base for exploring the broader Navajo Lake and dam area, though fishing is the primary draw.
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Abe's Motel & Fly Shop
Navajo Dam, NM, United States
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The San Juan River offers consistent, year-round fly fishing, a testament to the stable water temperatures released from Navajo Dam. Spring (March-May) sees fish actively feeding on midges and other insects as they move from winter holds. While comfortable temperatures prevail, be prepared for occasional snow and wind, and adapt to potentially discolored water during high flows or lake turnover. Summer (June-August) is the busiest season, with active fish feeding on a variety of insects including mayflies, caddis, scuds, and terrestrials. The \
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