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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.

Video: How to Add Distance to My Fly Fishing Cast

June 11, 2015

When fly fishing on the San Juan River in New Mexico it is good to learn how to cast longer to fly fish with dry flies.  In this great video Pete Kutzer of the Orvis Fly Fishing School shows us how to add distance to your cast.  Throwing hoppers on the San Juan River in…

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Ant Hatch Beginning | San Juan River Fishing Report

June 11, 2015

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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Video: How to tie the blood knot

June 9, 2015

All our guides here at Fisheads use the blood knot .. because when strength in your line and knot matters you use a blood knot. Its the only knot to use for catching the big trout on the San Juan River.

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Schools Out San Juan River Fishing Report!

May 29, 2015

7-Day Forecast We had a small ant fall this week and the fish are still looking for them! Fishead (fish-head) n. A person who spends all their time thinking about, dreaming about, or in the pursuit of fish. The fishing has been excellent!! Sun is Shining and the fishing has been great!! Highs in the…

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Weather Is Warming!!! 5/28/2015

May 28, 2015

Water flow: 350cfs Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F Water condition: Moderately 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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Spring San Juan River Fishing Report

April 27, 2015

7-Day Forecast Fishead (fish-head) n. A person who spends all their time thinking about, dreaming about, or in the pursuit of fish. It has been like summer! Or late spring at least. Highs in the 60’s and 70’s every afternoon. It has been a great time to fish the San Juan. The river is clearing…

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