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1/6 -- GOOD

"there are still decent opportunities for respectable fishing to be had, right now."   470 CFS (vs 550 avg).
Latest 1/2:
http://duranglers.com/area-waters/river-report/
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/ (1/1)


12/23 -- FAIR

"right now the San Juan is offering some great opportunities for those like winter-time fishing for trout."  Try midges.  480 CFS (vs 560 avg).
Latest 12/18:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


12/16 -- GOOD

"I had some really good fishing in the new Braids area, last Tuesday" -- lots of variety in the new water.  Midges and scuds -- potential baetis when cloudy.  480 CFS (vs 540 avg).
Latest 12/11:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


12/9 -- GOOD

"The [habitat improvement] work in “The Braids,” has been very productive as fish have moved into this new habitat where they previously weren't. Good midge fishing and midge hatches during the mornings and good blue winged olive hatches in the afternoons."
Latest 12/8:
http://highdesertangler.blogspot.com/


12/2 -- GOOD

Fish habitat project is over and the corresponding water is open again.  Try midges, BWO's.  Water jumped from 320 to 475 CFS Thursday (vs 520 avg).  Call ahead to gauge impact on fishing.
Latest 12/1:
http://duranglers.com/area-waters/river-report/
http://www.soaringeaglelodge.net/sjrblog/ (11/29)
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/ (11/27)

 

 


11/18 -- GOOD

Midges mornings, BWO's afternoons.  "The release has been reduced so Game and Fish and NM State Parks can proceed with some sediment remediation and habitat improvements to the upper river."  Should be complete by 12/15, if not 12/1.  Steady 320 CFS (vs 520 avg).
Latest 11/15:
http://highdesertangler.blogspot.com/
 


11/11 -- GOOD

Olives and midges, olives and midges.  Sounds like a broken record on this river.  Work in braids area mucking up water downstream, except weekends.  Getting cold: "I'm going to go ahead and declare that it is winter."  325 CFS (vs 510 avg) -- probably until mid-december.
Latest 11/6:
http://duranglers.com/area-waters/river-report/
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


11/4 -- GOOD

Midges a.m., BWO's afernoons.  Closed from texas hole to upper braids due to sediment from remediation.  More detail on Abes.  325 CFS for nearly 3 days (vs 600 avg).
Latest 11/2:
http://highdesertangler.blogspot.com/
http://ryanmcrorie.com/headsupflyfishing/?page_id=221 (10/31)
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/ (10/30)


10/28 -- FAIR

Midges starting mid-day.  Thick BWO's on cloudy days.  500 CFS (vs 600 avg).
Latest 10/27:
http://www.soaringeaglelodge.net/sjrblog/


10/25 -- FAIR

Weather cooling -- "seasonal changes begin to take place" -- fishing slowing.  Midges, baetis.  500 CFS > a week (vs 600 avg).
Latest 10/23:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


10/21 -- GOOD

500 CFS > a week (vs 600 avg).  No new reports, thus downgrade.  Call ahead.  Weather forecast looks nice.


10/18 -- VERY GOOD

BWO's, midges.  550 CFS (vs 610 avg).  Extra fish from recent stocking, especially near texas hole.  "The fishing right now is the best it has been all year."  See discussion.
Latest 10/16:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/
http://highdesertangler.blogspot.com/


10/14 -- GOOD

BWO's "on the move and hatches are getting better", midges.  550 CFS > a week (vs 620 avg).
Latest 10/11:
http://highdesertangler.blogspot.com/


10/11 -- GOOD

Midges, baetis.  550 CFS (from 750 saturday, vs 625 avg).
Latest 10/9:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


10/7 -- GOOD

Down to 550 CFS (from 750 wednesday, vs 625 avg).  No new reports.  Downgrade two notches due to lack of info. plus rapid flow drop and weather change.  Call ahead.


10/4 -- EXCELLENT

Midges, baetis.  1800 stocked fish > 14" this week.   750 CFS for 5 days (vs 650 avg).
Latest 10/2:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


9/30 -- GOOD

Midges, bunny leeches.  Up to 750 CFS (from 500 tuesday, 650 wednesday, vs 630 avg).  Report was before latest flow increase.  Call ahead.
Latest 9/27:
http://thesanjuanangler.com/San-Juan-River-Fishing-Reports.html


9/27 -- GOOD

Midges (what else is new?).  Baetis downstream.  Pheasant tails, eggs.
Latest 9/25:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/


9/23 -- FAIR

BWO's, midges.  Apparently down to winter low of 500 CFS (for 2.5 days so far), down from 680 tuesday (vs 630 avg).
Latest 9/22:
http://highdesertangler.blogspot.com/


9/20 -- GOOD

Midges, baetis.  "Near perfect" fall weather, plus 700 CFS flows, should mean "some fabulous fishing conditions."  700 CFS for 4 days (vs 650 avg).
Latest 9/18:
http://www.sanjuanriver.com/



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Abes Motel Fly Shop
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 505-632-2194
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Anasazi Angler
Hesperus, CO | Phone: 970-385-HOOK
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Andy Kims
| Phone: 505-334-0909
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Animas Valley Anglers
Durango, CO | Phone: 970-259-0484
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Ayalas Lodge
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 866-588-3474
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Aztec Anglers
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 877-298-3204
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Blue Sky Fly Fishing
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 505-634-0582
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Duranglers
Durango, CO | Phone: 888-347-4346
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Fisheads San Juan River Lodge
1796 New Mexico 173 Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 505-634-0463
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Heads Up Fly Fishing
Durango, CO | Phone: 970-946-9313
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High Country Charters
Pagos Springs, CO | Phone: 970-946-5229
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High Desert Angler
Santa Fe, NM | Phone: 505-988-7688
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Lone Wolf Anglers
Vallecito Lake, CO | Phone: 970-884-0414
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Rainbow Lodge
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 888-328-1858
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Rizutos Fly Shop
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 800-525-1437
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San Juan River Outfitters
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 505-486-5347
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Sandstone Anglers
Aztec, NM | Phone: 888-339-9789
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Soaring Eagle Outfitters
Navajo Dam, NM | Phone: 800-866-2719
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Tailwater Anglers
Aztec, NM | Phone: 505-334-6758
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The Caddis Company
Durango, CO | Phone: 970-382-9978
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Troutsource Fly Shop
Granite Bay, CA | Phone: 916-797-6138
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