Fly fishing · NM · Navajo Dam / Farmington · Gold Medal Tailwater

San Juan River: hatch chart + live conditions

Year-round Gold Medal tailwater with consistent flows below Navajo Dam. The Texas Hole no-kill stretch holds enormous midging trout. Tiny flies (22-28) and long leaders required. Exceptional winter fishery.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 09355500

Top 3 dry flies for July

1
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
2
Stimulator fly pattern
Size 10-14 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Trico Spinner fly pattern
Size 20-24 · dry
Matches active hatch: trico.

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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the San Juan River?

Best months: all months.

What flies hatch on the San Juan River in July?

Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, trico, terrestrial.

What species are in the San Juan River?

Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Year-round Gold Medal tailwater with consistent flows below Navajo Dam. The Texas Hole no-kill stretch holds enormous midging trout. Tiny flies (22-28) and long leaders required. Exceptional winter fishery.

Are there special fishing regulations on the San Juan River?

No special-regulation section is listed here, so standard New Mexico trout regulations apply. Check NM DGF before fishing.

How do I check live water conditions on the San Juan River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 09355500). It refreshes hourly.

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