Colorado Fish Report

Flows are low low, the waters are warm, and the rubber hatch is on

San Juan River


by Duranglers Crew
9-22-2025
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Water Conditions

SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO

  • Temperature: 56.84 ° F
  • Streamflow: 59.7 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 3.63 ft

USGS

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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