Water Conditions

SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO

• Temperature: 42.44 ° F
• Streamflow: 46.0 ft³/s
• Gage height: 3.49 ft

Rising/Falling

• Falling

Fishing Conditions 

            The upper San Juan around Pagosa is an interesting winter fishery as hot spring inflows help water temps stay a little warmer.  It’s still winter fishing, so you will need to dial your nymph rig just right though.  Attractor nymphs with smaller nymphs droppers will be your friend.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 14-18, Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12 or Jigged Pats 8-12, Black and Blue Copper Johns 14-18, Pheasant tails 18-22, Juju Baetis 18-20, Disco Midge 18-20, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Flash Midge Pupa 18-22.