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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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April Fishing Report

April 13, 2023

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 290cfs, 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 been best.…

End of March Fishing Report

March 27, 2023

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 290cfs, 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 been best.…

End of December Fishing Report

December 21, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 350cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is turbid with about 3 feet of visibility throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, olive, gray and brown have been…

December Fishing Report

November 16, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 350cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, olive, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out…

End of October Fishing Report

October 31, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 430cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, olive, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out…

October Fishing Report

October 10, 2022

Fisheads of the San Juan’s Tip of the Week The river is running at 450cfs, to meet demands for water downstream of the dam. It is running clear throughout the quality water and fishing well. The nymph fishing has been excellent with midge patterns, gray and brown have been best. Keep your flies out of…