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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March fly fishing on the San Juan River has been great!
The San Juan River flow, at the quality waters below Navajo Dam in New Mexico, is now at 360cfs. Jig fishing has been great, 1/32oz marabou jig in white and olive and olive and ginger. Midge fly fishing has been good, fish your midges in size 20-24. Big macs in black and grey have been…
Fly Fishing report 1/7-1/13
The river flow is now at 382cfs. 5x- 6x fluorocarbon tippet is best. The water is starting to clear up from the lake turning. Small red eggs are fishing well. Red larva in size 18, Oj’s in size 20. Dead drifting a brown bunny leech in size 10. Dry fly fishing has been okay black…
December 3rd-9th Fly Fishing Report
The river flow is now at 390cfs. 5x- 6x fluorocarbon tippet is best. Fishing slower moving water off of fast water is holding the most fish. For nymph fishing small red and pink egg patterns. Red larva in size 22 and flashback WD40 in size 22. Fish your midges hovering above the bottom around 6…
Beautiful October Weather
October has had a few cold mornings but the afternoons have been very warm. But, all good things must come to an end. We are going to see cooler mornings but afternoons are going to be in the upper 60’s and low 70’s. Fall is catching up to us. Marcus’ client caught this beautiful cutbow and…
Fall is in the Air on the San Juan River In New Mexico!
Fall is almost here. That means cooler mornings and not so hot afternoons on the San Juan River. The New Mexico days are still warm though so you’ll need your sunscreen and hats. You’ll probably need a jacket or long sleeved shirt first thing in the morning so dress in layers. Fall brings a lot…
Marty fly fishes on the San Juan River with her feet – Inspiring Video
Fisheads client Marty Loudder – an associate dean and professor of accounting at Texas A&M – was featured in this awesome and inspiring video by Orvis and Rockhouse Motion while fishing with Fisheads on the San Juan River in New Mexico. Marty doesn’t fish using her hands and arms. Marty uses her very adept feet to fish.…