San Juan River Fishing Reports
The latest from our guides
We spend every day on this river, and our fishing reports reflect what we’re seeing right outside our doorstep. From fly pattern suggestions to relevant techniques, our updates help you plan a great day on the water. If you're thinking about a trip to the San Juan, take a moment to explore our lodge.
FLOWS ARE COMING DOWN
The BOR made this announcement this week: The Bureau of Reclamation has scheduled a decrease in the release from Navajo Reservoir from 1,200 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 1,000 cfs on Saturday, September 21st, at 4:00 AM. Releases are made for the authorized purposes of the Navajo Unit. Reclamation is continuing to move water…
Read MoreSan Juan River Flows Are Dropping, Fly Fishing is Great
After catching a big Rainbow Maggie landed this sweet Brownie. The river flows, from a high of 1750cfs, are decreasing to 1400cfs today and 1200cfs by tomorrow. Fishing has been really good in spite of the flows. There has been a lot of stocking in the river. But, there are many areas where waders are…
Read MoreSan Juan River Fishing Report: Yes, River River is High
The San Juan River is at 1740cfs but the fish are still here. The water visibility is good, not totally clear but we have definitely seen it a lot worse. Fishing is good. The impact of the high water on wade fishing is a little different. The best places to wade are Texas hole to…
Read MoreSan Juan River Fishing Report: School is back in session
School started this week and the San Juan River in New Mexico has been a fisherman’s dream. Not too busy and the fishing is good. The river is now at 1260cfs as they raised the water last evening. The usual suspects are still working such as red and cream larva in sizes 22-24. Dark zebra…
Read MoreAugust is here, School is starting
Hey, mom’s and dad’s; School is starting soon but it’s not too late to take the kids fishing before they have to hit the books. July and the start of August had some very warm weather, in the upper 90’s every day. We did have some rain this weekend which was a welcome relief. We…
Read MoreWeather or not! Fishing still goes on.
July fishing has been toasty warm to downright hot, weatherwise. Temperatures are in the upper 90’s most days. Olive and gray midges and red larva are working in the quality waters. Orange eggs, copper johns and pheasant tails are being used below the special waters. Overall the fishing is good.
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