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Low Snowpack. Cold Water. Can The San Juan Save Your Summer Fishing Trip?
The West is dry. New Mexico is dry. Snowpack is poor, runoff looks weak, and unless something changes in a hurry, the San Juan is likely headed for a lower-water summer than normal. That is the reality. But lower water does not mean bad fishing. The San Juan is a tailwater, and that matters. While…
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San Juan River Trout Spey
Many anglers have strong opinions about how the San Juan should be fished, but very few ever think about swinging flies. That is a mistake. Trout spey has exploded in popularity across the West over the last few years, and for good reason. If you have ever picked up a two-hander, you already understand the…
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Gear We Use: Simms Access Boot
I have been wearing the new Simms Access Boot for the last few months on the San Juan and in Pennsylvania, and I can say without hesitation these are the best wading boots I have ever used. I have worn Simms boots since I was 18 years old, so that is not something I say…
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3 Must Have Mayfly Patterns For The San Juan
Spring is springing on the San Juan. This is the time of year the trout really seem to be into eating small mayflies. On the San Juan baetis are our most often fished mayfly pattern. While the PMDs seem to have dwindled over the years (still a good option to fish) the blue winged olives…
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March 2026 San Juan River Report
San Juan River Report — March 2026 March on the San Juan is shaping up to be low, technical, and very fishable. The river was averaging 300 cfs out of Navajo Dam as of March 9, and Navajo Reservoir was sitting at 0.999 maf of live storage, about 60% of capacity. Reclamation also reported the…
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Spring Fly Fishing Gear Check: Don’t Figure It Out at the River
Spring has a way of getting people fired up to fish again. A few warm days hit, the bugs start showing, and all of a sudden everybody is ready to get back on the water. That excitement is great. Showing up underprepared is not. One of the easiest ways to ruin a spring fly fishing…
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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.