Fisheads San Juan River Lodge
Down-to-earth hospitality meets world-class fly fishing
Tucked along the banks of New Mexico’s legendary San Juan River, Fisheads Lodge sits at the heart of the fishery, where trophy trout, great food, and good company come together. Our all-inclusive experience pairs expert guiding with comfortable lodging and hearty, home-cooked meals. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a week, we handle the details so you can focus on the fish (and the fun!).
Our Legacy
A lodge born out of guiding
What began as a small guide service on the San Juan more than 25 years ago has grown into a lodge and community that anglers return to year after year. Fisheads earned its loyal following in the early days for its personable and exceptional guides. With more anglers returning season after season, the need for lodging became clear. In the early 2010s, Fisheads Lodge was born, offering the same care and expertise that defined our guide service, now woven into every aspect of our guests' stays.
The San Juan River
Year-round trophy trout, remarkable abundance
The San Juan River is legendary among fly fishers for good reason. Our guides regularly help anglers land trout over 24 inches, and catches topping 30 inches are far from rare. However, size isn’t the only story here. With an astonishing 12,000 to 15,000 trout per mile, this tailwater fishery offers consistent action and endless opportunity. The fish feed almost nonstop, drawn to the tiny midges that drift through its waters.
San Juan River Fishing Reports
Get the latest from our guides
Curious how the river is fishing? Our guides spend nearly every day on the water and share what they see firsthand. From flows and hatches to the flies that are producing and the techniques for fishing them, each report reflects real conditions and insights gathered from time spent guiding anglers on the river.
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Weekly Fishing Report May 11, 2026
The fishing remains excellent across all sections of the river. THE BIG THING IN PLAY this week is flow changes: The Bureau of Reclamation has been bumping flows up and down a bit as needed to meet water requirements at Shiprock. The San Juan supplements other rivers so when they flow lower, we go higher.
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End of March Fishing Report
Chris Taylor, Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 272cfs. The water is turbid from all the rainwater that entered the lake last fall and normal winter lake turnover. Fishing has been good! Fish worm imitations and egg patterns. Bright colored larvae should also work well. I would…
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Weekly Fishing Report March 22, 2026
Chris Taylor, Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 259cfs. The water is turbid from all the rainwater that entered the lake last fall and normal winter lake turnover. Fishing has been good! Fish worm imitations and egg patterns. Bright colored larvae should also work well. I would…
Fisheads is a well-managed operation led by a great leader and a great team who understand how to focus on the customers' wishes and needs to give them the best experience possible."
— Lauralie C., loyal guest of 12+ years
Group Trips
your next group adventure awaits
From fishing clubs to company off-sites, families to good friends, groups return to Fisheads year after year for more than just the fishing. They come for the shared moments, laughter, and easy connection that our expert guides and warm hospitality make possible. Let us take care of the guiding, meals, and itineraries so that your group can simply enjoy each other’s company.
Beginners Welcome
We love teaching newcomers
There’s no better classroom for fly fishing than the San Juan River. Its wide, gentle currents and open water make casting simple, and with thousands of trout per mile, there’s always a chance to hook up. Our guides love teaching newcomers and take pride in turning those first casts into lasting skills and memories of catching trout on the fly.