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San Juan River Fish Report for 1-9-2026


San Juan River at Pagosa Springs Fishing Report

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


by Duranglers Crew
1-9-2026
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SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO

Water Conditions

  • Temperature: 44.06 ° F
  • Streamflow: 104 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 4.27 ft

Rising/Falling

  • Low

Fishing Conditions

The upper Juan is one of the few other winter fisheries in our area.  With warmer water coming in from the hot springs, a few fish can be caught midday if you decide you don’t want to ski.

Think nymph rigs and look for the deepest sections.  Yes, fish a Euro nymph set up.

Watch for midge hatches

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs in 8-12.  Jigged Pat’s Rubberlegs #10-12, 20 Incher Stone #8-12, Pheasant Tail #16-18, Blowtorch #14-16, Duracell #14-16, Frenchies #16-20

Dries: Parachute Adams 18-24, Griffith Gnat 18-22



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