SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM

Water Conditions

• Temperature: 49.46 ° F
• Streamflow: 380 ft³/s
• Gage height: 3.35 ft

Rising/Falling

• Dropped

Fishing Conditions

The San Juan is clearing up nicely with an off green color right now. Fishing has remained good and is getting better.  Bugs are showing, and fish have been feeding good in the mornings and evenings.  Dry fly fishing is also an option with these hatches in the afternoons and evenings.

Streamer fishing is also an option.

Patterns/Bug

Baetis Nymphs 20-24: Tav’s Thread Body BaetisTav’s Thread Body Baetis, Pheasant Tails, RS-2s (foam and regular wing)

Midges 22-26: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge, Grey and Olive Midge Pupa.

Dries: Griffith Gnat 16-22, Bunny Midge 20-24, Extended Body BWO 20-22

Streamers: Mini Peanut Envy, Baerly Legal, Circus Peanut, Mini Articulated Trout Slider.