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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End of September Fishing
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
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
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…
August Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 400cfs, 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…
End of July Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 400cfs, 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…
Mid-July San Juan River Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is increasing in flows today. It will be 800cfs by the end of today. That will make the water a little murky for a couple of days. . When the water is clear, the fish can see everything. Try to be sneaky. Use small…