Many Farms Lake

On the Navajo Nation web site it says in the fishing report for Many Farms lake Last updated on 5-21-10 that "FISHING POOR FOR CATFISH-Stocked 4,000 CCF 4-13-10 "

You will need to fill out this fishing application to fish this lake. Call (928)871-6450 or 6451 or 6452 if you have any questions. - Tom


Little if anything is ever written about Many Farms Lake, although it covers nearly 1,000 surface acres.


This lake, which is 15 miles north of Chinle (northwest of Canyon de Chelly national Monument) can be found by taking I-40 east from Holbrook. Turn north on U.S. Route 191 toward Ganado. Turn west on State Route 264 and pick up Route 191 north again by turning right (there are plenty of signs). Drive past Chinle, continuing north. Many Farms Lake will be on your right, just past where Route 191 intersects Indian Route 59.


There are no motor restrictions, and Many Farms has a relatively good boat launch. Species of fish available include largemouth bass and catfish. This lake receives very little fishing pressure. It's well worth a try if you're in the area, and if nothing else, at an elevation of 5,400 feet it guarantees a cool getaway during your next vacation.


As of 2003, we're told that Many Farms is extremely low due to the drought. Be sure to call ahead before making the trip. Remember, you need a current Navajo Recreation fishing permit for the lake. Visit www.navajofishandwildlife.org or call (928) 871-6451. -G.J. Sagi, from the essential travel handbook Fishing Arizona


Many Farms, or, as the residents call it, Da’ah’eh Halani, is an Indian community within the Navajo Nation, 15 miles north of Chinle. Many Farms emerged as a community in 1937 when the local reservoir’s irrigation dam was constructed.



Many Farms Lake, with 25,000 acre feet of water, is one of the largest on the reservation. Canyon de Chelly, a geological and historical wonder, is the area’s greatest scenic attraction. The Canyon was a Navajo stronghold during Colonel Kit Carson's Navajo Campaign and was designated a National Monument in 1931. Evidence of Indian habitation as early as 2000 B.C. is found in artifacts and prehistoric cliff dwellings. Ganado, 45 miles south, is the site of Arizona's most famous Indian trading post, Hubbell's. The trading post has been operating for nearly a century and is designated a National Historic Site. At Hubbell's and other trading posts on the reservation, the handcrafted Navajo silver jewelry and hand-woven woolen rugs may be purchased. Fishing is excellent at many nearby lakes. -http://www.azcommerce.com

Phone Numbers for more information::

(928) 781-3605/3610

Restrictions/Season of Use:

Open all year

Road Conditions:

Paved to dirt

Land Ownership:

Navajo Tribe

Ranger Station/District:

Contact the Navajo Nation at (928)871-6450 or 6451 or 6452 if you have any questions

Entrance Fees/Permits:

Navajo Fishing Permit

Elevation:

5400 feet

Max Surface Acres:

1000

Bag Limit:

Contact the Navajo Tribe

Boat/Engine Restrictions:

No motor restriction on Many Farms Lake

Boats to Rent:

No

Swimming:

Yes

Launching Area:

Yes

Water Skiing:

Yes

Cleaning Stations:

No

For Directions use the Map above and read the opening articles.