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San Juan River Fishing Reports

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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

January 20, 2014

7-Day Forecast Wow has the weather been nice, in fact the warmest January in history and the fishing has been very good with lots of insect activity. This week looks nice with highs in the upper 50’s. They are predicting a small storm for next weekend. The cloud cover will get the fish even more…

Winter Fishing Report

January 13, 2014

The winter hatches have been heavy. The midges are big and consistently hatching every day after noon. 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 even with the stained water condidtions. Try a midge larvae (red, pink or…

Fishing Report for the New Year

December 29, 2013

Fishing is great, there are midges everywhere and they are hatching up and down the whole quality water section. 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. Fishing the midge hatch in the morning with yellow, olive,…

Wine and Beer 2014

December 16, 2013

This year we succeeded in getting the signatures needed to have a special election on the beer and wine license issue. The election to allow beer and wine in San Juan County restaurants is December 3rd. If everything goes as planned we will be serving beer and wine by next season! We also were given…

December Fishing Report on the San Juan River of New Mexico

December 10, 2013

Fishing is great, there are midges everywhere and they are hatching up and down the whole quality water section. 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. Fishing the midge hatch in the morning with yellow, olive,…

Thanksgiving Fishing Report

November 30, 2013

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. Fishing is great, there are midges everywhere and they are hatching up and down the whole quality water section. Fishing the midge hatch in the morning with yellow, olive,…