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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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San Juan River Fishing Report for Mid-October

October 9, 2016

San Juan River Fishing Report for Mid-October Fishead (fish-head) n. A person who spends all their time thinking about, dreaming about, or in the pursuit of fish. Over the next week the San Juan River will fish great. Layer properly for the cold, our mornings are cold, around 35 degrees. The fish are eating heavily…

Choosing a Fly Rod

October 3, 2016

Choosing a Fly Rod To choose a fly rod properly anglers need to know a few things about the differences in fly rods.   Pete Kutzer of the Orvis Fly Fishing School offers his tips on how to choose the right fly rod for your fishing. Learn lots more at the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning…

Fisheads San Juan River Report

October 3, 2016

Fisheads San Juan River Report Fishead (fish-head) n. A person who spends all their time thinking about, dreaming about, or in the pursuit of fish. Over the next week the San Juan River will be great. Layer properly for the cold, our mornings will be chilly. The little fish are eating like crazy and the…

Fly Fishing Tips On Reading The Water

September 22, 2016

Reading the water when fly fishing is a great skill to know and understand. On the San Juan River in New Mexico reading the water will help you put more big brown and rainbow trout in the net and helps when looking for new water to fish.  The trout on the San Juan river are always on…

San Juan River Fishing Report – Sept

September 17, 2016

San Juan River Fishing Report September 17th report date Fisheads of the San Juan River is fishing fantastic.  Anglers have been catching 20 inch plus trout daily.   Reports that leeches to annelids are working well, small red larvae on bottom and a dark color leech on top, light weight and a dead drift will work…

San Juan River Fishing Report – Sept. 11

September 11, 2016

San Juan River Fishing Report for Sept. 11, 2016   Fishead (fish-head) n. A person who spends all their time thinking about, dreaming about, or in the pursuit of fish. Over the next 7 days the San Juan River will be fantastic. The cloudy days will provide some much needed relief from the sun. The…