Colorado Fish Report
Dry/Droppers might not be a bad idea still
San Juan River
by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions
SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
- Flow: 41.9 ft³/s
- Water Level: 3.39 ft
Rising/Falling
Falling
Fishing Conditions
Dry/Droppers might not be a bad idea still. Start out with a terrestrial pattern and a smaller dropper. Watch for hatches of BWOs and Caddis.
With cooler weather, it may be prudent to fish a full nymph rig, or even string up your Euro rod. Streamers too!
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Prince nymphs 12-16, Pat’s Rubberlegs 6-12 or Jigged Pats 8-14, Black and Copper Copper Johns 12-16, 20 Incher 10-14, Pheasant Tails 18-22, RS-2 18-20, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, RS-2 18-20, San Juan Worms, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 16-18, TBH Jig Caddis 14-18, Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, EC Caddis 16-18.
Hoppers/Attractors: Morrish Hopper 8-12, Chubbies 10-16, Sweetgrass Hopper 8-14.
BWOs: BWO Vis-a-Dun 18-22, Parachute Adams 16-22, Pheasant Tails 18-22, Killer Mayfly Brown and Olive 18-20.
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