Colorado Fish Report
Watch for spring hatches of midges and baetis
San Juan River
by Duranglers Crew
2-27-2023
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Water Conditions
SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM
Water Temp: 38.12 ° FFlow: 306 ft³/s
Water Level: 2.74 ft
Rising/Falling
Recently Dropped
Fishing Conditions
The lake turnover effect can cause discoloration, but fishing has been decent. Midges, leeches, annelids, and worm patterns are good go-to nymphs. If you find yourself in dirty water, fish an olive or white streamer. Fish it slow. Watch for spring hatches of midges and baetis.
Patterns/Bug
Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Disco Midge, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.
Foam Wing RS-2s 20-22, Flashback Pheasant Tails, and Rainbow Warriors 18-22.
Annelids in 18-22. San Juan Worms, Egg patterns.
Grey and White Bunny Leeches, White and Blood Simi Seal Leeches #10s.
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