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Legacy Angling 

5.0
(11 reviews)
 1791 New Mexico 173, Navajo Dam, NM 87419, United States–
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Legacy Angling 

Navajo Dam, NM, United States
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15 ft
2
5.0
(11 reviews)
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If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Legacy Angling. With master guide Timothy at the oars, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout are in the cards. With over 15,000 Trout per mile, the San Juan is an excellent year round fishery!

You can expect to do some fly fishing, and any fish caught on these trips will be released. It is possible to do a float down the bait waters to harvest 5 fish per angler if that is your goal.

Your fishing machine for the day is a 15' Hyde drift boat that can carry up to 2 passengers. It has all the essentials. All fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as flies.

Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the guide.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunblock. There will be some bottled water on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Lunch is provided, just reach out to learn more, especially if you have any dietary needs.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Navajo Dam for yourself, with Legacy Angling!

If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Legacy Angling. With master guide Timothy at the oars, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout are in the cards. With over 15,000 Trout per mile, the San Juan is an excellent year round fishery!

You can expect to do some fly fishing, and any fish caught on these trips will be released. It is possible to do a float down the bait waters to harvest 5 fish per angler if that is your goal.

Your fishing machine for the day is a 15' Hyde drift boat that can carry up to 2 passengers. It has all the essentials. All fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as flies.

Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the guide.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunblock. There will be some bottled water on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Lunch is provided, just reach out to learn more, especially if you have any dietary needs.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Navajo Dam for yourself, with Legacy Angling!

Timothy Maes
Captain
Timothy Maes
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responds within an hour
Popular features
Pickup included
Drinks
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Food (Lunch)
Popular features
Pickup included
Drinks
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Food (Lunch)

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Half Day Trip – Float (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $480
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Float (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $480
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Float for 2
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $613
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (11)

Showing 1 – 5 of 11 reviews
RAYMOND SEDEY
RAYMOND SEDEY
us
Montana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic trip.
Full Day Trip – Float for 2 on August 11, 2026 • 2 adults

We love to fly fish and we had a great time on the river. My husband had been here years ago and wanted me to have same experience. Didn’t disappoint. Tim, our guide, was amazing and patient with me.

Christi Swaggerty
Christi Swaggerty
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
great day fishing the TX hole!
Half Day Trip – Float (AM) on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults

Tim worked hard from start to finish! I would gladly book another trip with him.

Ed Sinnott
Ed Sinnott
us
New Mexico, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
san juan
Half Day Trip – Float (AM) on November 29, 2025 • 2 adults

Timothy was on time to start with. he took us out and with a quick lesson we were catching fish with in about 10 minutes. He was very attentive to us and showed us s great time. We caught like 20+ fish for our half day trip!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Timothy Maes
Response from Captain

Thank you for your kind review. Im glad you all had a great time. Next time we’ll have to try the quality waters sin you’re all practiced up!

William Duncan
William Duncan
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2019
10 trips
5.0
Verified
Had an amazing time catching trout!
Half Day Trip – Float (PM) on December 22, 2025 • 1 adult

Amazing weather and time catching trout! Had only a afternoon trip booked but caught plenty of trout on the San Juan river. Would definitely come back and spend more time fishing with Tim. Highly recommend him!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Joe Wolf
Joe Wolf
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Guide and Trip!
Half Day Trip – Float (AM) on December 14, 2025 • 1 adult

Captain Timothy is a fantastic guide - patient and definitely know how and where to fish, and is willing to teach you. Just an awesome trip with lots of fish!

Timothy Maes
Response from Captain

It was a fantastic and memorable day of fishing! Thank you very much for the kind words. See you on the water!

FAQs about Legacy Angling

Legacy Angling offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $480 per group - Half Day Trip – Float (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $480 per group - Half Day Trip – Float (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $613 per group - Full Day Trip – Float for 2 (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Legacy Angling, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Legacy Angling include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Flies)
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Lunch (Sandwich chips cookies and macaroni salad )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Legacy Angling offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (Quality water section of the San Juan )
Legacy Angling offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Legacy Angling include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Timothy Maes
Timothy Maes
Navajo Dam, New Mexico, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2024
My grandfather was the legendary Abe Chavez who pioneered fly fishing on the San Juan river in New Mexico. My family has been in the fishing industry for over 60 years. I grew up fly fishing the San Juan and know the river intimately. I have over 25 years experience personally fishing to these trout on this river.
Timothy Maes
Timothy Maes
Fully verified
3
reports
11
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
My grandfather was the legendary Abe Chavez who pioneered fly fishing on the San Juan river in New Mexico. My family has been in the fishing industry for over 60 years. I grew up fly fishing the San Juan and know the river intimately. I have over 25 years experience personally fishing to these trout on this river.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a scenic river, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Raymond S.
    Raymond S.
    We love to fly fish and we had a great time on the river. My husband had been here years ago and wanted me to have same experience. Didn’t disappoint. Tim, our guide, was amazing and patient with me.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a scenic river, surrounded by rocky landscapes.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    Good days of fishing with lots of nice fish being caught. Fish are starting to feed on bugs more than junk. Worms and scuds are working also
  • Two anglers display a large rainbow trout aboard a drift boat on a scenic river surrounded by rugged canyon landscape.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Christi S.
    Christi S.
    Tim worked hard from start to finish! I would gladly book another trip with him.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing in a scenic river setting.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    William D.
    William D.
    Amazing weather and time catching trout! Had only a afternoon trip booked but caught plenty of trout on the San Juan river. Would definitely come back and spend more time fishing with Tim. Highly recommend him!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing in a scenic river setting, surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Joe W.
    Joe W.
    Captain Timothy is a fantastic guide - patient and definitely know how and where to fish, and is willing to teach you. Just an awesome trip with lots of fish!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large trout while standing in a river, surrounded by scenic rocky terrain.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    Lots of of big fish stacked up in the low water, great fishing outside of the park. Now is the time to explore back towards the town of Navajo Dam and look for giants hanging out in the bait waters! Tight lines!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a scenic river, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Cutthroat Trout
    Richard D.
    Richard D.
    Second trip w Tim. Great booked him again today. Got a 24 inch Trophy Brown and 6 other Quality Trout including losing Huge Rainbow after 15 min fight. Tim clean cut Knowledgeable Great for a 88 year old hard of hearing Vietnam Vet or families. His roots are his Legacy as part of the Chavez San Juan family. Missed some initially as I was rusty. Released over 10 trout. At takeout hole kept 2 smaller ones to eat. Highly Recommend Tim.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing in a scenic river environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Cutthroat Trout
    Fishing is excellent in the quality waters good clarity and 1050 cfs. Flow.
  • A humorous sign on a tipping jar, featuring a cartoon cow, suggesting that tipping is not just for cows.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Lynn M.
    Lynn M.
    Captain Tim was great with an incredible knowledge of the river and how to fish it! Catching and keeping fish was our goal and we were not disappointed! One away from our limit! Captain Tim worked hard teaching one of us to fly fish and the other using a spinning reel. We will be back and probably ready to get to the Quality Waters for trophy size fish. Our captain learned to take the stringer of fish off the boat before putting it onto the trailer! It really was a great day!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
15 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Hyde
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
None
Powered by
1 x 1HP
Max cruising speed
1 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Flies
Drinks
Bottled water
Lunch
Sandwich chips cookies and macaroni salad
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Navajo Dam to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kid friendly
Catch and release allowed
Ask about bait water floats
Catch and release mandatory
Zero limit on quality water section

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.