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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

July 25, 2016

San Juan River Fishing Report Once again we are putting up some interesting information about the fishing on the San Juan River. Dry fly fishing is coming off daily.  Despite the high temperatures many anglers are catching fish that are larger than normal.  We here at Fisheads have had guides pull in 22 inch rainbows…

San Juan River Fishing Report – July 19, 2016

July 19, 2016

San Juan River Fishing Report for July 19, 2016 Water flow: 802 cfs Visibility: 60 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 41 Degrees F Water condition: Clear Best time of day to fish: All day long, best dry fly fishing from 11:00am to 6:00pm Best stretch: The whole quality water section is fishing well! Best access…

Top 5 Flies for the San Juan River

June 27, 2016

  Top 5 Flies for the San Juan River When regularly fishing in the San Juan River, anglers develop a core set of flies that they always have.  Here are a few of them.  All these patterns can be ordered from Fisheads.                 San Juan Worm Size16-Size20 Everyone knows this fly because it catches fish…

A New River – San Juan River Tailwaters In New Mexico

June 13, 2016

A NEW RIVER by Gary Willmart Springtime, a time for new awakenings, the whole world comes alive, arising from the grip of winter The mighty San Juan River roars with a new life as water is released from the dam at ten times its normal volume. The river empties of people as the water rises…

San Juan River Fishing Report: June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

The San Juan River in New Mexico is high, the fish are biting an the weather is getting hot!  Sunglasses, hat and lots of sunscreen if your coming to fish. Water flow: 5000 cfs Visibility: 60 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F Water condition: Stained Best time of day to fish: All day…

San Juan River High Flow 2016

April 30, 2016

There is a lot of stigma concerning the high flow that we on the San Juan River will be experiencing here in the next few weeks. We at Fisheads would like to help clear the air and hopefully shed some light on the subject. Wading the river during this time can be a challenge, it…