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.
San Juan River Fishing report
7-Day Forecast October is here, the midges are hatching all day long and the river is clear. The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some weight so…
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7-Day Forecast October is here, the midges are hatching all day long and the river is clear. The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some weight so…
Read MoreFly Fishing Casting Tips – What the fly rod needs to do.
Great Orvis fly fishing casting video to help beginners understand what the fly rod needs to do when you are learning to cast a fly rod. These same principles are important when you are on guided trip with Fisheads, the more you understand about the importance of using the fly rod correctly to cast or…
Read MoreAugust Fishing Report
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 T-Hole. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings and Johnny flash are working great below T-hole. Try midge larvae (olive, gray, black and brown) in the…
Read MoreSummers Here fishing report
7-Day Forecast July is almost here, the baetis are hatching and the river is getting clear. Summer is here! The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some…
Read MoreMemorial Day Fishing Report
7-Day Forecast May is here, the Baetis are hatching and the river is clearing up. Spring is here! The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some weight…
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