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How to Fish Changing Flows on a Tailwater
Unfortunately, drought continues to impact the Southwest this year. Here on the San Juan River, one major advantage we have is that we’re fishing a cold-water tailwater. Even during hot summer conditions, cold water is still being released from Navajo Dam, allowing us to maintain a high level of fishing throughout an otherwise difficult drought…
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Three Dry Flies for August on the San Juan River
August is traditionally one of our favorite months to fish dry flies on the San Juan River. It’s also one of the least windy times of the year, which can make for some great evenings spent headhunting rising trout. With the strong summer sun, the best dry-fly windows are usually early in the morning, on…
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San Juan River Fishing Report — August 7, 2026
As of this writing, August 7th, the Bureau of Reclamation has increased flows on the San Juan River below Navajo Dam to 850 CFS. This is still a very good wade flow, and we’re extremely fortunate to have cold water on the San Juan right now while many rivers across the West are dealing with warmer,…
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The San Juan River Ant Fall: What It Is and When It Happens
As of July 13, we officially have ants on the San Juan River. Every year, anglers ask us the same question: When is the ant fall? The honest answer is that we do not know. The ant fall is one of the most exciting dry-fly opportunities on the San Juan, but it is also one…
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Family Float Trips on the San Juan River
One of the best parts of being a fishing guide is introducing new anglers to fly fishing. Even better is getting to bring families together on the water. The San Juan River is an excellent place for a family fishing trip. As a tailwater fishery, the river gives us a lot of options. The fish…
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San Juan River Fishing Report: Flows Bumping, Fish Eating, Summer Looking Good 6/26/2026
The San Juan has seen some real flow changes lately. We went from 800 CFS, dropped down to 500 CFS, and now we’re back around 850 CFS. The Archuleta gauge is currently showing closer to 959 CFS, so there’s still a little bit of variation depending on where you’re looking. With the recent flow fluctuations,…
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The Mesa
Learn more about fly fishing in the high deserts of New Mexico and the high country of Colorado, a wild and remote part of the country that transports you back in time. From tying flies and fly fishing tactics to entertaining anecdotes shared by grizzled guides, we've live New Mexico Fly fishing and love sharing our adventures here.