Colorado Fish Report

The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception

San Juan River


by Duranglers Crew
5-12-2025
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Water Conditions

SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO

  • Temperature: 47.48 ° F
  • Streamflow: 421 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 5.18 ft
 

USGS


Rising/Falling

Rising


Fishing Conditions

The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception.  Big stonefly nymphs and streamers will be your friendPat’s Rubberlegs in 4-8.


Patterns/Bug

Black Buggers 2-6.

Don’t overthink it here this time of year.


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More Reports

Duranglers Reports
for Monday, May 12th
San Juan River : Clear water right now means spookier fish
Piedra River: The flows are rising and the Piedra will probably be blown out
Los Pinos River: Above Vallecito the flows will be rising, and waters will be cold
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Trout will be real spooky, hoppers may be starting to show
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Flows are coming up, and spring fishing could be aight
Rio Grande: The spring window of the Rio Grande is here
Florida River: Finally, we are seeing increased flows on the Florida below Lemon
San Miguel River: The Miguel is rising and the San Miguel is in runoff mode
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: The waters are still cold
Uncompahgre River: It’s a good flow right now and fish will be a little less spooky with the higher flows

Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, April 10th
San Juan River : San Juan River Fishing Report
San Juan River: San Juan River CO Fishing Report
Piedra River: Piedra River Fishing Report
Los Pinos River: Los Pinos River Fishing Report
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Dolores River Below McPhee Fishing Report
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Dolores River Above McPhee Fishing Report
Rio Grande: Rio Grande Fishing Report
Florida River: Florida River Fishing Report
San Miguel River: San Miguel River Fishing Report
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Gunnison River Fishing Report
Uncompahgre River: Uncompahgre River Fishing Report