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Archuleta County, Colorado (Pagosa Springs)

San Juan River

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Live Conditions

San Juan River β€” Pagosa Springs

Fishable
380CFS
Discharge
5.12ft
Gauge Height
β€”
Water Temp
Updated 26 min agoView on USGS β†—

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.14 inHg Β· β†’ High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

79Β°FClear sky
Wind 9 mph23.14 inHg  Low & stable

Tough conditions β€” fish deep

Today

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Mainly clear

79° / 39Β°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

79° / 42Β°

Wed

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Overcast

79° / 50Β°

Thu

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Overcast

82° / 50Β°

Cold front incoming β€” go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo Β· No API key Β· Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the San Juan River.

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Time of Day

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's San Juan River conditions.

πŸͺ° Hatch Calendar

San Juan River Β· June Β· Early Summer

Full calendar β†’

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JanDec

⚠ Runoff season β€” check live gauge before driving

Peak runoff β€” main stem often blown out. West and East Forks above Pagosa may clear faster. Post-runoff late June can be excellent. Golden Stonefly (size 8-12) beginning when flows settle.

Stonefly

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About San Juan River

The Colorado section of the San Juan near Pagosa Springs is a legitimate freestone fishery that most anglers blow past on their way to New Mexico. Wild rainbow and brown trout right through town, strong summer caddis and terrestrial hatches, and easy public access along the Riverwalk. The East and West Forks above Pagosa add alpine headwater options.

CaddisPale Morning DunGreen DrakeGolden StoneflyBlue-Winged OliveTerrestrials