San Juan River

Fishing in Pagosa can be tough this time of yearthe rubber hatch is on. If you want to skip the tubers, go at first light, and then head into the high country once it gets busy. Plus, temps have been too high to fish in the afternoon.

Patterns/Bugs:
Nymphs: Prince nymphs 12-16, Pats Rubberlegs 4-8 or Jigged Pats 8-12, Black and Copper Copper Johns 12-16, 20 Incher 10-14, Deep Cleaner Nymph 10.
Dries: Parachute Adams 10-16, Stimulators 10-14, Amys Ant 10-14, Chubbies 6-12, Peacock Caddis 14-18, Elk Hair Caddis 14-20, Pink Hackle Stacker PMD 16-18, PMD Vis-a-dun 16-20, Trico Spinner Dry 20-22.

Flows are up to 700cfs and steady, but rain events may cause discoloration.
The later summer can be a grind on the Juan if you dont know what you are doing. Get your depth and weight right in the deeper water and you will find fish
OR you could throw a big terrestrial and still find a few good fish. Streamer fishing has been good too.

Patterns/Bugs:
Midges 20-26: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Tavs Big Mac, Bling Midge, Grey and Olive Midge Pupa
Midge Dries: Griffith Gnat 18-22, Bunny Midge 20-24.
BWO Nymphs: Foam Wing RS-2s 20-24, Killer May 20-24, Juans Sniper Baetis 22-24, Juans Jedi Master 22-24, All Flavors of WD-40s #20-24.
Annelids in 18-22. San Juan Worms
Terrestrials: Peacock Caddis 14-16, Glitter Ant 16, Cards Cicadia 10-12, Black Chubbies or Stimulators 10-16.