San Juan River Fish Report for 9-30-2024
San Juan River Fishing Report
San Juan River - Archuleta, NM (San Juan County)
by Duranglers Crew
9-30-2024
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Water Conditions
SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM
Bumping with dam work
Fishing Conditions
Tomorrow, October 1st, the release from Navajo Dam will be swapped to the 4×4 for maintenance. Fishing will be tough with this swap as water will be colder and dirtier.
With dirty water, thing junk flies fished under an indicator. Midges and baetis will be around too. It is also the tail end of our terrestrial season, don’t be afraid of an ant or hopper.
Patterns/Bug
Junk: Mop flies, San Juan Worms, Eggs, Annelids in 18-22.
Midges 20-26: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge, Grey and Olive Midge Pupa
Midge Dries: Griffith Gnat 18-22, Bunny Midge 20-24.
BWO Nymphs: Foam Wing RS-2s 20-24, Killer May 20-24, Juan’s Sniper Baetis 22-24, Juan’s Jedi Master 22-24, All Flavors of WD-40s #20-24.
BWO Dries #20-24: BWO Extended Body, Barr’s Vis-A-Dun, Juan’s Smoke Jumper Baetis.
Terrestrials: Peacock Caddis 14-16, Glitter Ant 16, Black Chubbies or Stimulators 10-16.
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