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.
8/6 -8/12
For nymph fishing a cream, and black midges size 20-24, Copper john and pheasant tails size 20 and a RS2 in grey size 20-22, Grey and black foam back emergers in size 20-22. Fish your midges hovering above the bottom around 6 to 12 inches you do want to be on the bottom when using…
Read MoreJuly 31- August 6
The river flow is at 500cfs. 5x- 6x fluorocarbon tippet is best. Fishing slower moving water off of fast water is holding the most fish. For nymph fishing a brown, tan and olive midges size 22-24, Copper john size 20 and pheasant tails size 20-22, Grey foam back emergers in size 20-22. Fish your midges…
Read MoreJuly 23-29
The river flow is at 500cfs. The water is getting clear so fishing 5x- 6x fluorocarbon tippet is best. Fishing slower moving water off of fast water is holding the most fish. For nymph fishing a tan and black midge size 22-24, Copper john size 20 and pheasant tails size 20-22 For dry fly fishing…
Read MoreFishing report July 16-23
The river flow is at 500cfs. The water is getting clear so fishing 5x- 6x fluorocarbon tippet is best. Finding that slower moving water is holding the most fish so look for the edges of fast water to fish. For nymph fishing a tan,black and olive midge size 22-24, red larva and annelid size 22-24…
Read MoreSan Juan Fly Fishing is Red Hot
Barb caught this great bow on a dry fly today. The fishing is really great right now! Midges in chocolate and darker colors are the top flies for the best catches. If you have a yen to come to the San Juan to fish, do it now. The water is back down to 500cfs and…
Read MoreJuly 4th San Juan River fly fishing report
The river is at 1,100cfs and well be dropping throughout the week to 500cfs by July 5th! The water is clearing up so using fluorocarbon 5x tippet is best. Fishing a size 18-24 red larva, size 18-24 brown or black midges, size 16-20 brown or pink worms and a egg pattern in light colors. For…
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