The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception

San Juan River - Pagosa Springs , CO (Archuleta County)


by Duranglers Crew
5-12-2025
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Water Conditions

SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO

  • Temperature: 47.48 ° F
  • Streamflow: 421 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 5.18 ft
 

USGS


Rising/Falling

Rising


Fishing Conditions

The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception.  Big stonefly nymphs and streamers will be your friendPat’s Rubberlegs in 4-8.


Patterns/Bug

Black Buggers 2-6.

Don’t overthink it here this time of year.



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