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.
Fly Patterns of the San Juan River
Must-have fly patterns for the San Juan River in descending order of importance: Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s): Travis Para Ant Brown, black 14 Rojo Midge Orange and red 18 Griffith’s Gnat black 18 Birchell’s Hatching Midge Gray, olive, brown 20 to 22 Rosenbauer Parachute Beetle Red 20 to 24 Cartoon Hopper gray, olive,…
Read MoreSan Juan River Winter Fishing Report
San Juan River Winter Fishing Report – Winter Fishing at the San Juan River The hatches on the San Juan River have been heavy. The midges are small (size 24 and 26) and consistently hatching every morning and afternoon. The BWO hatch is still coming off below T-Hole. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings…
Read MoreSan Juan in Winter
Winter Fishing Report Come out and do some winter fishing on the San Juan River. The Lake has started to turned over; Navajo Lake is just starting to get a little milky green color to it. I for one am looking forward to the off color river water dumbing the fish up a little. They…
Read MoreSan Juan River Fly Fishing in September
The hatches have been heavy. The midges are small (size 24 and 26) and consistently hatching every morning and afternoon. The BWO hatch is still coming off below Texas Hole on San Juan. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings and Johnny flash are working great below T-hole. Try midge larvae (olive, gray, black…
Read MoreSan Juan River Quality Waters Unaffected by Mine Spill
San Juan River trophy trout quality waters below Navajo Lake unaffected by mining waste spill. New Mexico anglers will be relieved to know the San Juan River’s trophy trout fishery below Navajo Dam was not affected by the recent mining waste spill in Colorado. The spill occurred in the Animas River, a tributary to the…
Read MoreHappy Fathers Day!!!!! Summer is here!!!!
Water flow: 350cfs Visibility: 60 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F Water condition: Slightly Turbid Best time of day to fish: All day long, best dry fly fishing from 11:00pm to 6:00pm Best stretch: The whole quality water section is fishing well! Best access point: Texas Hole parking lot Fly fishing hatches in…
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