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.
High Water Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 4000cfs This is for channel maintenance and to rid the lake of excess water from all the snow in the Mtns. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 3 to 4 feet of visibility, and the fishing is…
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Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The San Juan river is running at 500cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 3 to 4 feet of visibility, and the fishing is getting very good! Time to come and fish. We…
Read MoreEnd of April Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 500cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is turbid with about 1 foot of visibility throughout the quality. We are still catching fish using large attractor patterns and bright colored larvae. The nymph fishing has…
Read MoreApril Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 290cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is turbid with about 1 foot of visibility throughout the quality. We are still catching fish using large attractor patterns and bright colored larvae. The nymph fishing has been best.…
Read MoreEnd of March Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 290cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is turbid with about 1 foot of visibility throughout the quality. We are still catching fish using large attractor patterns and bright colored larvae. The nymph fishing has been best.…
Read MoreEnd of December Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 350cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is turbid with about 3 feet of visibility throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, olive, gray and brown have been…
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