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 Fly Fishing in September
The hatches have been heavy. The midges are small (size 24 and 26) and consistently hatching every morning and afternoon. The BWO hatch is still coming off below Texas Hole on San Juan. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings and Johnny flash are working great below T-hole. Try midge larvae (olive, gray, black…
San Juan River Quality Waters Unaffected by Mine Spill
San Juan River trophy trout quality waters below Navajo Lake unaffected by mining waste spill. New Mexico anglers will be relieved to know the San Juan River’s trophy trout fishery below Navajo Dam was not affected by the recent mining waste spill in Colorado. The spill occurred in the Animas River, a tributary to the…
Happy Fathers Day!!!!! Summer is here!!!!
Water flow: 350cfs Visibility: 60 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F Water condition: Slightly Turbid Best time of day to fish: All day long, best dry fly fishing from 11:00pm to 6:00pm Best stretch: The whole quality water section is fishing well! Best access point: Texas Hole parking lot Fly fishing hatches in…
Ant Hatch Beginning | San Juan River Fishing Report
Water flow: 350cfs Visibility: 60 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F Water condition: Slightly Turbid Best time of day to fish: All day long, best dry fly fishing from 11:00pm to 6:00pm Best stretch: The whole quality water section is fishing well! Best access point: Texas Hole parking lot Fly fishing hatches in…
Schools Out San Juan River Fishing Report!
7-Day Forecast We had a small ant fall this week and the fish are still looking for them! Fishead (fish-head) n. A person who spends all their time thinking about, dreaming about, or in the pursuit of fish. The fishing has been excellent!! Sun is Shining and the fishing has been great!! Highs in the…
Weather Is Warming!!! 5/28/2015
Water flow: 350cfs Visibility: 48 inches Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F Water condition: Moderately Turbid Best time of day to fish: All day long, best dry fly fishing from 11:00pm to 6:00pm Best stretch: The whole quality water section is fishing well! Best access point: Texas Hole parking lot Fly fishing hatches in…