Colorado Fish Report
The Upper Juan has received some much-needed rain
San Juan River
by Duranglers Crew
10-9-2025
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Water Conditions
SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
- Temperature: 43.34 ° F
- Streamflow: 556 ft³/s
- Gage height: 5.57 ft
Rising/Falling
Falling/will bump with rain.
Fishing Conditions
The Upper Juan has received some much-needed rain…with more on the way this weekend. Expect the upper Juan to blow out. Before or after the rains, nymph rigs are in order, and the occasional streamer. Watch for hatches of BWOs and midges
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: Vis-A-Dun Baetis 18-20, Ext. Body BWO 18-20, Parachute Adams 16-22, Griffith Gnat 18-22.
Streamers: Buggers, Mini Dungeon, Skullybugger.
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