Navajo Lake fishing
Navajo Lake
Fishing Tips:
- For rainbow and brown trout, try using lures such as spinners, spoons, and bait such as worms and PowerBait.
- Kokanee salmon are often caught using dodgers and small lures such as wedding rings.
- Smallmouth bass can be found in rocky areas, so try using jigs and crankbaits.
Best Time of Year to Visit:
The best time to visit Navajo Lake for fishing is between May and October. The average temperature during this time is between 60-80°F.
Nearby Activities:
- Hiking trails such as the Cascade Falls Trail and Navajo Lake Loop Trail.
- Camping at nearby campsites such as the Navajo Lake Campground.
- Boating and kayaking on the lake.
Overall, Navajo Lake is a great fishing spot with a variety of fish species available and plenty of nearby activities to enjoy.
What's biting at Navajo Lake
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Navajo Lake -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Creek Near Cedar City | 26 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Creek Abv West Hatch Ditch | 40 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Glendale | 5 cfs | → |
| Sevier River At Hatch | 84 cfs | → |
| North Fork Virgin River Near Springdale | 43 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Springdale | 40 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Te-Ah Campground
- Te - Ah
- Navajo Lake Campground
- Navajo Lake
- Point Supreme Campground
- Campground Host
Parks
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Wilderness Ashdown Gorge
- Deep Creek North Wilderness
- Deep Creek Wilderness
- Goose Creek Wilderness
- Ann J Gardner Canyon Park
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Yankee Road Iron County
- Garfield County
- North Shore Road Garfield County
- North 5300 West Hurricane
- Sand Hollow Reservoir Westside Boat Ramp
- Ut 21 Beaver County
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Navajo Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Navajo Lake
What fish species are found at Navajo Lake?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Navajo Lake -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Navajo Lake.
How do I get to Navajo Lake?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Navajo Lake.