Lake Farmington

(shown as Beeline Reservoir on older maps)

Description: The 250-acre Lake Farmington, is open year-round..It offers fishing in 55 degree water year-round. It is fed by water both from a canal coming from the Animas River and from a pump station.

Directions: Farmington Lake is west of Aztec New Mexico and East of Farmington off East Main Street US 550 NM 516. Access is north off County Road 3535 and then west (left) off County Road 3544.

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Water Sports: Boating with paddlecraft or electric trolling motors only.  No fuel powered craft allowed.

Swimming is not permitted (except by special events).

Current Conditions:  Water Levels are generally constant due to use as a public drinking water reservoir.

Ramps: Yes, Concrete.

Docks: No

Marinas/Rentals:  None

Wind Warning Lights: None.

Prevailing Winds: Out of the West.  Farmington Airport Weather

Fish: Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Catfish

Special Boating Considerations:  Any vessel with an Electric Trolling Motor must be registered with Department of Motor Vehicles and New Mexico Registration Numbers properly displayed.

Service for Boats: Farmington....Check the Yellow Pages.

Managed by: Animal Control l (505) 599-1098  Eleven full-time rangers provide for all types of animals for the Farmington community, as well as San Juan County. They are also responsible for the enforcement of all ordinances governing Farmington Lake.

Annual cleanup of Farmington Lake. To volunteer, contact Mike McFarland at 793-6453 or email him at mike@gabaldon.com. Volunteers may also contact the New Mexico School of Diving at 325-2728.

Land Information:  City of Farmington