It’s winter on the San Juan

San Juan River - Archuleta, NM (San Juan County)


by Duranglers Crew
1-10-2023
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Water Conditions

SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM

  • Water Temp: 40.46 ° F
  • Flow: 289 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 2.74 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Steady
 

Fishing Conditions

It’s winter, and winter on the San Juan can mean solitude coupled with some lake turnover.  This off-color water won’t make fishing worse, but you will want to change your tactics.  A bunny leech with a worm or annelid can be the winter dinner bell.  Have some flashy nymphs on hand too.


Patterns/Bug

Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Disco Midge, Tav’s Big Mac.

Foam Wing RS-2s 20-22, Flashback Pheasant Tails, and Rainbow Warriors 18-22.

Annelids in 18-22.  San Juan Worms, Egg patterns.

Grey and White Bunny Leeches, White and Blood Simi Seal Leeches #10s


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