Colorado Fish Report
The rubber hatch is on!
San Juan River
by Duranglers Crew
8-19-2025
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Water Conditions
SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
- Temperature: 66.02 ° F
- Streamflow: 15.0 ft³/s
- Gage height: 3.11 ft
Rising/Falling
Falling/Low
Fishing Conditions
Flows are low low, the waters are warm, and the rubber hatch is on. Terrestrials will be out. The upper reaches of the San Juan drainage will have fewer people, but you will need some hiking boots.
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs in 8-12. Jigged Pat’s Rubberlegs #10-12, 20 Incher Stone #8-12, Epoxyback Golden Stone Nymph #8-12, Barr’s Graphic Caddis #14-18, Prarie Dog Pupa #14-16, Pheasant Tail #16-18.
Dries: Stimulators #12-16, Chubbies #12-16, RIO’s Big Boned Caddis #12-16, Elk Hair Caddis #10-20.
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