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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Wow the fishing is hot!
7-Day Forecast October is here, the midges are hatching all day long and the river is clear. The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some weight so…
August Fishing Report
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 T-Hole. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings and Johnny flash are working great below T-hole. Try midge larvae (olive, gray, black and brown) in the…
Summers Here fishing report
7-Day Forecast July is almost here, the baetis are hatching and the river is getting clear. Summer is here! The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some…
Memorial Day Fishing Report
7-Day Forecast May is here, the Baetis are hatching and the river is clearing up. Spring is here! The fishing has been excellent! Lots of midge activity, we are catching fish on clusters. It will be windy most afternoons this time of year. The fishing will be good as long as you add some weight…
April Fishing Report San Juan River
The early spring hatches have been heavy. The midges are big and consistently hatching every afternoon. The BWO hatch is coming off below T-Hole. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings and Johnny flash are working great below T-hole even with the stained water conditions. Try midge larvae (red, pink or orange) in the…
Spring on the San Juan River
cc The midge hatch have been big and consistently hatching every afternoon. The BWO hatches have been getting heavier, starting below T-Hole. Start looking for them around noon. Foam wings and Johnny flash are working great below T-hole even with the stained water conditions. Try midge larvae (red, pink or orange) in the morning, fished…