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One of the finest tailwater trout fisheries in the nation was created below Navajo Dam when it was completed in l962. On this section of the San Juan River, anglers can consistently catch trout from 15 to 19 inches and larger. The well-nourished fish, mostly rainbows, grow 6 inches a year and weigh [...]
Continue Reading →Well, winter has finally made it’s way to the San Juan. After enjoying an unusually long warm spell the temperatures have dropped and winter fishing is in full swing on the San Juan River below Navajo Dam.
I identify winter fishing with a few different factors such as; temperature, areas and types of [...]
This is the first article in a 3-part series, covering the San Juan River. It is not a comprehensive look, but rather a series meant for those first-timers who hit the water sight unseen and flyfishers looking to try something different.
Location: Upper mile of the San Juan River directly below Navajo Dam.
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The following is an article about cutthroat by Durango’s own Paul Shepard:
Consider the fate of a fragile species September 27, 2009 The Durango Herald By Paul [...]
Continue Reading →Leroy (from Houston, TX) battles a 21-inch/5lb-er in Texas Hole for 26-minutes:
Upon landing the fish, he joined our 20/20 club – Congrats Leroy!
