don’t try it. This area is
fish the North side of the flats, cross at the riffle at the head of
Notes: In the
Other patterns I've had good success with during the day include:
fished to risers and also using bunny leeches in brown or black fished
during the early Spring and late Fall. Access to river is limited. There is also a trail that takes you
along the banks in the slower water for the all you can eat midge
or peacock, summer only), bunny leeches (black, gray, or brown) and
During the Summer, fish the midges and during the
&
such, you will find some healthier, stronger fish in this area if you
small red or orange annelids. tan), Baetis (cream/brown, gray, olive), and leeches (black, gray, or
riffles, flat water, runs, back-eddies, and pools. Consequently,
The flats
I have had my best luck with
shy. Summer, the Caddis hatches can be great
Whichever side you choose to
back towards the road and is much slower and shallower. nice warm up walk).
large beaver lodge at the tail end of lunker
(black, gray, or brown). startxref
or orange midge larva, midge pupa and emergers
lots of visitors asking for tent sites so we’re excited to finally be able provide Description:
leeches. If you would like more information or would like to book a guided trip, give us a call at 505-632-2194. 2018 with about half of them visiting the five miles of river within the park, 0000001099 00000 n
the insect life consists primarily of midges, annelids, leeches, and if
or emerger pattern. leeches (black, gray, or brown). flows are above 800cfs, I don’t recommend crossing the main
There are also some nice submerged boulders
wading until you reach the main channel.
bunny leech tied to it) right out into the fastest part of the water
This
up river 50 yards or so to the Cable Hole.
You can fish either side of the flats,
Once you reach the
wings are great patterns for this hole. Crusher Hole Fishing Access is a fishing access on San Juan River in New Mexico. back over where you originally crossed or in an area about 50 yards
One channel heads
(gray,black, brown, or olive), annelids/worms (orange, brown, red, or
I’ve
From March 1, 2018 until April 15, 2018 there will be fewer restrictions, but still limited use of the river in the area. Follow
There are some good size
The first is
famous by the taping of an ESPN fly fishing show over 10 years ago. hatchery". at the top of the page). The lower extremes of the channel slow down significantly
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It is a fun place to take a first
This whole section is also frequented by the guide
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plant, flows are diverted to the spillway. The main channel water is characterized by deep runs with
There is also some good flat water with nice braided channels below the
If you are feeling
is to park at the Texas Hole (Lot #2) and follow the old service road
had my best luck with orange San Juan worms as the attractor followed
If you would like more information or need to book a guided trip, give us a call at 505-632-2194. brown, or olive), annelids/worms (orange, brown), Baetis (cream/brown,
The Texas Hole begins where
(see map
set on using an attractor pattern instead of two small patterns, try an
This is one of the areas of the river where there are plenty of
anglers. Main Channel follows the North bank of the river and is characterized
often deep and slow. The rest of the river will not be under any restrictions, so you'll still be able to fish everything not included in that area, although anything below it is probably going to be a bit murky once the heavy equipment starts working in the river. successfully fished nothing but baetis all day. of the island formed by the channel split and then work your way down
spot. Creme midge larva, red or orange midge larva, midge pupa and emergers
Nambe Lake and Falls Beats the Heat - Great Fishing, Hiking, Scenery. South side, just keep walking upstream until you find a good spot. If you are
convenient landmark which signifies the end of the Catch and Release
Special Online Offer - Checkout Jay's Fishing Report. There are 2 exceptions to this general rule:
the fish. Flies: Red
Then just head straight out for the
As the morning progresses and the midges get more active,
insect life consists of midges, baetis, caddis,
and access is not always easy, but there are some huge fish down there
Valle Vidal All streams. Flies: Midge
I have had my best
get you in over your head in just a few steps. been constructed on the site to draw water from the river for irrigation water is still very cold here being so close to the dam. described above. However, there is plenty
Consequently, the insect life
Flies:
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the old road if you want to fish below the C&R area. fishing the evening hatches with tiny midge emerger patterns sight
adult midge and midge cluster patterns dead drifted over feeding fish. Good luck! Description:
size/color of the real bug. I have
to spot the fish and
flat water, but you have to go to small tippets with delicate
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As the sun sets, fish will line up
As
During the
Hole
Description:
eddies and a few small side areas that fish well during the hatches. If
are there! The lower flats has every kind of water you can ask for:
Beginning on the 15th the lower river from Simon Canyon to the takeout at Crusher Hole will be closed to fishermen due to work being performed on the boat ramp and a habitat improvement project in that area. section of the river to go to if you want some solitude! Upper
The water is slow and flat. These guys are pretty picky! the C&R waters. On both sides of the channel
walk). see the bottom of the main channel and deep holes in this part of the
The park saw over a half million visitors in fiscal year flats, under normal flows that are less than 1000cfs, wading is
There are some serious
or orange midge larva, Princess, Zebra Midge
braids, shelfs, drop-offs, and large boulders. Mornings fish well with red or orange San Juan worms or midge larva as
expect to get technical. the side channel and fish your way up the channel until you reach the
dark brown midge pupa and olive midge pupa (WD-40s and thread midges)
upper end on the road side near the Cattails and grassy island banks. at the top of the parking lot, just follow it down to the river and you
Desert Storms, Disco Midges, Midge Emergers of all colors, and orange
patterns. This is the head of the flats! The first 4 miles of the San Juan are designated by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish as 'Quality Waters'.
Some of the better midge patterns were the
(gray,black, brown, or olive), annelids/worms (orange, brown, red, or
There are some
Almost all of the side channels will eventually get you
During
View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. during the Winter try worms/annelids and leeches. The park offers camp sites on the river at Cottonwood Flats Lot (Lot #3) and follow the foot path in the Northeast corner of
There is some very fast water here so if
Notes: Fish
Floating the Lower San Juan River - Big Browns, No Crowds, Great Fishing !
Lodging
The Upper Main Channel ends when it dumps back
of fishable water and it can be very productive for the wading angler
best fished from a boat, there are some good evening hatches throughout
A short primer on where to fish on the San Juan River in northern New Mexico. 143 21
There are some areas at
Flats
However, be careful with the wading on the
foot path in the Northeast corner of the lot to the top of the hill. Special Online Offer - Checkout Jay's Fishing Report. the main channel to the lower flats. Copyright © Mike
before making the journey on down through death row to the take out
Trail. all work well here. hour or so!
22 parachute adams or an olive sparkle dun are great dry flies for the
fish the North side of the channel or the South side.
afternoon, the lower flats will fill up with guide boats and clients as
brown). river while following the foot path down the hill and through some
hit the beaver pond, you’ve gone too far.
Since they all must be
indicator placement, leader lengths, and split shot until you find the
origins of this name, but rest assured that if you try and cross the
and faster water for about the first 20-30 ft out from the bank. News
Notes: The
There are several ways to get to the lower flats. Description:
As a small aside and attempt at shameless self-promotion, there was an article featured on Flyfisherman Magazine's website written by yours truly about the 60th anniversary of Abe's Fly Shop that can be accessed through the following link: . insect life again consists of the standard
Salmon snagging season has begun across much ... By Karl Moffatt It’s near noon on a delightfully warm and sunny, midwinter’s day and the steaming waters and impressive view at the Spence ... A native of New Mexico, the Gila trout can be found in clear running streams deep within the Gila National Forest.
create one of the deepest runs on the river. Special thanks to designer & artist, Matt Zudweg. orange San Juan worms, OJs, Princess, Disco Midge, Midge Emergers of
As you approach the
There are some good size worms and leeches in the
right, you are wondering why you can’t get your fish to
campfire ring and picnic table. Then just head straight out for the
Don’t even think about crossing if the
difficult to read sometimes, but the current seams and back eddies are
It is easy
(gray,black, brown), annelids/worms (orange, brown, red, or tan), and
creme midge larva, red midge larva, midge pupa and emergers
side of road. or olive). down, or 2) The other option is to park at Lot #1 on the map and follow
I have had my best luck pre-hatch luck with orange San Juan
sight fish to them in the shallow water before heading out to those
in this area since they are caught less frequently than in other areas
He must have caught over 20 fish in an
can break and ankle or tear those $300 goretex waders if you
a stealthy walk into one of the side channels and watch for big fish
hang out of guides and their clients. between each one I've shown.Look for the landmarks and facilities I've
Techniques
at the top of the page). If you pick the
Winter try worms/annelids, egg pattern, and leeches. Hope you can make it out this week. good size worms hanging out in the river here and fish will line up
you are real lucky, some small numbers of baetis. fly fishing for fish.
the upper end that open up and get wider. The insect life again consists of the standard midges, worms/annelids,
Once you cross the side channel, work back up river to the tip
advised that unfortuneately, this hole is one of the more popular areas
down and fish the North side of the river. Don’t be afraid to put the indicator 8-10ft up on
change flies often, especially with changes in the type of water,
While others at the head of the riffle are catching them left and
Flies: Red
Related Articles. upstream on either side. Access:
the lot to the top of the hill. Just before the baetis hatch, a
I have had my best luck
holding in that one area. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. here. Don’t let the name fool you. All fish must be
success in this area. Pool
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If you want to try fishing the opposite bank, cross at the lower
obviously many small baetis. As the hatch continues and the fish move up in the
channel there are some deep holes you need to navigate around! Tips
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