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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End of June Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 500cfs. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 6 feet of visibility, and the fishing is very good! Time to come and fish. We are doing well in the guide boats! We are still catching fish using attractor…
Mid-June Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 3000cfs. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 6 feet of visibility, and the fishing is very good! Time to come and fish. We are doing well in the guide boats! We are still catching fish using large…
June Fishing Report Updated flows as of 6/13
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 4300cfs This is for channel maintenance and to rid the lake of excess water from all the snow in the Mtns. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 5 feet of visibility, and the fishing is getting very…
High Water Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 4000cfs This is for channel maintenance and to rid the lake of excess water from all the snow in the Mtns. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 3 to 4 feet of visibility, and the fishing is…
May Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The San Juan river is running at 500cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. The water is getting clearer daily! We have 3 to 4 feet of visibility, and the fishing is getting very good! Time to come and fish. We…
End of April Fishing Report
Fisheads of the San Juan’s Fly Fishing Tip of the Week The river is running at 500cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is turbid with about 1 foot of visibility throughout the quality. We are still catching fish using large attractor patterns and bright colored larvae. The nymph fishing has…