Hero slice eeede7

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.

Planning a Trip to the San Juan?

Our lodge offers guided fishing and comfy rooms rooms right on the river.

Explore →

Beautiful days with even more beautiful fish

July 29, 2018

It has been a beautiful July this year. The San Juan river is currently running between 920-930 CFS, and the fishing has been wonderful. With the hot weather on the sunny days, we’ve still received plenty of moisture with occasional afternoon thunderstorms.   Clients have been catching the most beautiful fish on all kinds of…

FIVE ANT FALLS THIS YEAR?!?!

July 20, 2018

Yes, you did read that title correctly. We have had 5 ant falls this year and the fish are still eating ant patterns! Due to the recent thunderstorms we’ve been having, we have had another ant fall this week, making that the 5th ant fall this summer. Not only are the fish hitting ants, but…

4th of July Weekend

July 9, 2018

  ANTS AND PMDS!!   Recently this past weekend, we have had two ant falls from a couple of thunderstorms.  We’ve also seen a few adult bugs appear above the water lately. Hopper fishing is getting good, sizes 4-10 are working. Midge larvae fishing has been doing well still, smaller sizes, 20-24, are doing best,…

June Fishing

June 18, 2018

The San Juan River flow is now at 500cfs. Midge fishing has been good all day, green machine, black and red  as well as grey and red big mac, crystal flash midge in size 20-24 have all worked well throughout the day. Bateis patterns are starting to fish well chocolate and grey foam wings and…

Summertime Fun!

May 31, 2018

  The San Juan River flow is now at 650cfs. Midge fishing has been good all day, green machine, black and red big mac, crystal flash midge in size 20-24 have all worked well throughout the day. Bateis patterns are starting to fish well chocolate and grey foam wings and juju bateis in size 20-24.…

May San Juan River Fishing Report

May 14, 2018

May fly fishing on the San Juan River has been very good even though the water levels have fluctuated. Anglers have caught some big browns in the past couple of weeks.  One 31 inch brown was caught twice.  He is fat and healthy.  We are not going to have high water this year so anglers…