San Juan River Fishing Report
Submitter_FullName: sanjuanworm Submitter_CityState: Navajo Dam NM DateFished: November 1-15, 2006 FishRating: 3 (good) RiverFlow: 500cfs WaterClarity: clear Weather: cooler FishingReport Well fall is here and gone it seems, the trees were awesome this year, I love that bright yellow and crisp blue sky we have here in the fall. The changes in the flows are also over and the river is back to 500cfs since the river work is now done. Fishing has been good the last 10 days, a little off in the middle of the 250 flows, but fish never really had a chance to get used to the new flow then it was back to 500. Baetis have been hit or miss all fall and for sure this first 10 days of November but there has been a magic hour or two most days where the fish were looking and willing to jump on most baetis patterns. Midge fishing has been a little slower this month, but the gray and olive midges in 22-24 have been working well UFO and olive pupa have also been key. River is still gin clear but I am going to guess that in the next few weeks or by mid December we should start to see a little change in color as the lake turns over. Good time of year to start spinning up the red and orange lavas as well as all the worm patterns that work so well for that few magical weeks in early December every year. For baetis PT and foam wings have been working very well, but the olive loop wing has been the main fly guides have been grabbing in the shop the last week. Seems like 20-22 have been both working about as well as anything, but 24PT has also been a hit fly! Look for the great fall weather to hold until about mid December then we'll start to cool down but the fishing will be great well into Christmas time! Hope you all had a great season on the river and that we'll be seeing you again soon! HotFlies See above. Thanks for the great info Chris. Chris and his guides at Resolution Guide Service really know the river. Check out his guide service at www.sanjuanworm.com Chris and his wife Karin also own Rainbow Lodge on the San Juan River. If you are looking for a great place to stay give them a try www.sanjuanfishing.com They also have some great big game and bird hunting trips to offer via Compass West Outfitters. These reports are provided as a service from your one stop resource for San Juan River fly fishing information at www.ifly4trout.com
