New Mexico Fly Fishing

The San Juan River has a long history — and a strong myth. For decades, anglers have come here believing success meant 6x tippet and size 24 midges, drifting tiny bugs through slow, glassy seams. That’s the story everyone’s heard. But it’s not the only one worth telling. This week I had the chance to spend…

Welcome To Guide Season We always call it “guide season” — not because we’re less busy, but because it’s the kind of fishing that reminds us why we do this in the first place. Long drifts, willing trout, and the kind of quiet that is very much welcome after our October peak season.  It’s All…

Most anglers obsess over flies. We debate shades of olive, count rubber legs, and argue about whether the head of a Rusty Trombone should be gold or copper. But the truth is, the most important piece of your streamer setup isn’t dangling off the end of your tippet — it’s the fly line. When you’re…

Flow: 350 CFSConditions: Excellent As of October 8th, the San Juan River is running at 350 cubic feet per second, setting up some of the most ideal fly fishing conditions of the entire year. With consistent flows, clear water, and comfortable autumn weather, anglers are enjoying a stretch of exceptionally productive fishing across all sections…

Fly fishing has a way of humbling you. When you’re new, it feels like there’s a magic trick you haven’t learned yet—the secret fly, the perfect cast, the right piece of gear. Truth is, there are no shortcuts. The fish don’t care about your brand-new rod, and they’ve never once asked to see your Instagram…

Dry Flies! Dry fly fishing on the San Juan River is both exhilarating and technical. This renowned tailwater draws anglers with its clear waters, selective trout, and unforgettable hatches. Effectively presenting dry flies requires attention, precision, and adaptability—especially when trout are fed on both subtle midges and more prominent attractor patterns like Fat Albertsand Chubby Chernobyls. 1.…