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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…
Read More 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,…
Read More Rigs We Fish: The Tandem Streamer Rig
If you follow About Trout—or you have fished with us before—you already know that we love streamer fishing. In our hearts, we truly believe the San Juan River is one of the greatest trout fisheries in the western United States. One of our favorite parts of guiding here is showing guests what is possible with…
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Guide Gear: Why We’re Using TroutRoutes
I’ve been an onX user for a very long time. While I am a hunter, I probably use onX just as much for fishing. I use it to check public and private land boundaries, share pins, mark access points, and keep track of important locations when I’m exploring new water. Recently, I started spending more…
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San Juan River Fishing Report — June 2026
The San Juan River is currently flowing at 800 CFS, and fishing has been excellent. A flow change is scheduled for June 10, but at this point, all of us are still guessing about what that change will look like. As always, dam-release schedules can change, and we will continue operating with the best information available. A…
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Tales From
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.