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San Juan River Fishing Reports

The latest from the Fisheads 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.

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December Fishing Report

November 16, 2022

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 running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, olive, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out…

End of October Fishing Report

October 31, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 430cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, olive, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out…

October Fishing Report

October 10, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 450cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out of…

End of September Fishing

September 28, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 500cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out of…

September Fishing

September 7, 2022

Fisheads San Juan River Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 770cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out…

End of August Fishing Report

August 30, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 520cfs, It has gone down due to the excellent rains we have been having in the afternoons! It is now running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The decreased flows have the fish eating well on the surface! Try…