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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Big Brown Caught on the San Juan River
One of Fisheads Guides, Kevin Coughlin (IG: @ibestrippin_inthe_evenings), had a client catch a 31 3/4 inch ~20lb ish pound Brown Trout. “This fish ate a pearl core braid San Juan worm #12, on 8lb Seaguar fluorocarbon, rigged 10 inches from a 3/0 split shot, 6 feet below the indicator. Flows were at 3000 cfs. Sage…
High Water Fishing Has Been Incredible!
Even the kids are having a blast and catching fish! Great job. Alas, the high water is coming to an end. Water level should be at 500cfs by Saturday. Fishing should still be hot for the next few weeks. San Juan worms, eggs, red and orange larva are still working well. There is still time…
High Water Is Coming!
Good news for all who enjoy fishing high water! It is starting next Monday. Right now the river is fishing well using San Juan worms, bunny leeches, egg patterns and bright colored larva. In the afternoon, use mayflies and crystal flash emergers. A few years ago I fished high water when they were lowering the…
May Fishing
With Summer almost here, we’d like to report that the fishing is great on the San Juan River. The muckiness of March and early April is gone, and the river is looking so much better. The fish are plentiful, and they are fat and healthy despite a rough few weeks the likes of which have…
On the Upswing!!!
The water is still off color but it is fishing well. One of our clients caught this beautiful brown measuring 32″ two days ago. Good job, Jim! As stated, the water is still murky but the visibility is improving every day. The patterns that are working are jigs; white, chartreuse and olive or black. Other…