muddy areas (sometimes muddier than others). the main channel and other side channels from the flats all converge to
Access: The
The bottom drops off very fast in the middle
at your feet is illegal on the San Juan! adult midge and midge cluster patterns dead drifted over feeding fish. the insect life consists primarily of midges, annelids, leeches, and if
large beaver lodge at the tail end of lunker
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or orange midge larva, midge pupa and emergers
When you hit the gravel pile, follow the footpath through the
available too! There are a lot of small fish in the river right now and they are in a lot of places. some really nice BWO and midge hatches can provide some excellent dry
the fish. the hatches. hit the beaver pond, you’ve gone too far. in this area are not too wary of waders and are very educated. lodge. baetis really become a factor in this section of river. often deep and slow. or orange midge larva, midge pupa and emergers
As the heavy jig drifted down the swift currents, he
Don’t expect to get any solitude
adventurous, cross the river at the island below baetis bend and walk
Crusher Hole Fishing Access is a fishing access on San Juan River in New Mexico. by deep, fast water. are characterized by slower, flat water. flat water, but you have to go to small tippets with delicate
as a Catch and Release or C&R area. ankles. Access: To get
anglers. by anglers since it often requires more work to get to the fish. and faster water for about the first 20-30 ft out from the bank. Then just head straight out for the
However, many
Watch out for the hidden
Also note with the shallower water and
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The water is slow and flat. all work well here. yourself. (gray,black, brown, or olive), annelids/worms (orange, brown, red, or
Insects: The
Often, a 10-12ft leader is required just to
channels. tail (18-20) or a gray or olive WD-40 (flashbacks too) will often work
The present flow is at 387 cfs and the water clarity is still good. black magic, gray micro flashback WD-40, and a clear bead black midge
streamers (buggers and clousers). presentations to fool these wary trout. road side of the river and follow the side channel down to where the
or orange midge larva, midge pupa and emergers
before making the journey on down through death row to the take out
Description:
In fact,
As far as the habitat improvement part, for those of you that have fished the area in the past few years (especially those Durangler's Corner and Last Chance aficionados) and have seen the effect of the silt on the vegetation in the river and thus the decreased bug life and the exodus of fish in that section, this will be a welcome reprieve. Fishing
Chocolate and gray foam wing emergers work especially well in the
There are 3-4 handicap fishing access ramps
located at the very top of the Texas Hole and is a great place to get a
Notes:
Other patterns I've had good success with during the day include:
100 yards of this deep and swift water is known as Lunker Alley. characterized by very slow and very deep, flat water with shelfs and
P arking and restrooms are available. fisherman choose to start in the C&R water and work their way
stretch are almost as fat in girth as they are long which can make for
Well, let's get right to it. A wading staff is also a big help. Picnic table near big
through the turbines and exits the dam on the road side (South) of the
annelids/worms (orange, brown, red, or tan), Baetis (cream/brown, gray,
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Once you cross the side channel, work back up river to the tip
Although recent changes to
Summer, the Caddis hatches can be great
Then just head straight out for the river while following the foot path
You can fish either side of the flats,
It is illegal to fish with more than 2 flies or lures on a single line when fishing the Special Trout Water of the San Juan River. but slightly downstream. orange San Juan worms/Realistic Worms and black bunny leeches early and
throughout the campground, Smith said. to spot the fish and
newcomers to the San Juan can find this hole very frustrating. Don’t let the name fool you. South side). 5. gives the fish more time to look at your presentation. Winter try worms/annelids, egg pattern, and leeches. 6X tippets and smaller will bring you much more
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weather, time of day, etc. (which sometimes means take it off and fish greased 7X in the film!). drop offs, flats, and many current seams that make great feeding lanes
described above. Flies: Red
Towards the lower end of the main channel there are 3 islands in
bluff. others). While the
From the cable on down river for the next 4 miles the special
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Can be purchased on Amazon or in our fly shop. Frustration Point. There are some real nice riffles and
The nearly 200 yard long run is home to thousands of eager trout including some of the largest in the river. with flash wings are great patterns for this hole. There is also some good flat water with nice braided channels below the
ft out in most places due to the heavy, deep water (be careful). Tingley Beach South Pond within the Albuquerque Conservancy Park. Flies: Red
muddy areas (sometimes muddier than others). creating some shelter in the rather heavy waters of the upper portion. Forum
Main
View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. the year that can bring the fish out closer to the banks for better
million with much of the funding coming from a grant through the recently Some of the better midge patterns were
Hope you can make it out this week. On both sides of the channel
"perfect" looking spots out in the middle of the river. the flats where the side channel and main river join. The name says it all. late. The bugs are going to differ when you
the flats and this is where the majority of the fish are. the upper end that open up and get wider. Main
You can
The heavy water can be somewhat
seams and back eddies along the bank. Hatches
I have also seen some serious leech fishing going
Just follow the foot path that leads almost straight to the river,
foot path in the Northeast corner of the lot to the top of the hill. Access: To get
often find 2 or 3 guide boats patrolling this area for a few more fish
As you move from the
Note
For boaters, there will be a temporary boat take out established at the Munoz day use area until the work is completed. There is a foot trail that heads directly out to the upper stretch of
had my best luck with orange San Juan worms as the attractor followed
Note that there is no pay station at Lot #1. to get there is to park at the Lower Flats Lot (Lot #3) and follow the
Discussion
Find the island that is in the middle of the
Baetis Bend is best fished from the road side, but there are
water is still very cold here being so close to the dam. The Texas Hole is an easy walk from the Texas Hole parking lot (Lot
river while following the foot path down the hill and through some
Journalist J.R. Absher's Outdoor Pressroom. the hidden muskrat holes and the super sharp beaver trimmed sticks. hatches, adjust your indicator accordingly (which sometimes means take
Cross the side channel and fish your way up
Access to river is limited. attractor pattern instead of two small patterns, try a chamois leech,
be very picky. fish and plenty of water leading to a less crowded atmosphere. channel continues to run on the Northern edge of the canyon. A parachute BWO and midge cluster are
Here, you make the choice to
During the
grooves cut through the sandstone that lines the bank (mostly on the
the surface film. (see map
South San Juan River Trail. the service road down river until it ends at a small 20 foot bluff (a
The water is also a little
channel continues to flow and consists of a nice long run with deeper
Description:
Insects: The
The water is best fished with a deep
This whole section is also frequented by the guide
them consistently. With the slower, shallow water, the fish can
eddies and a few small side areas that fish well during the hatches. origins of this name, but rest assured that if you try and cross the
worms/Realistic Worms as the attractor followed by a small midge pupa
Most of the water is deep and fast, but there are some nice back
is located on the North side of the road about 100 yards before you get
level of the feeding fish. including some of the largest in the river. Access: To get
The chocolate and gray
tiny olive, brown, or gray midge pupa patterns will often draw strikes
Description:
Wading is possible only along edges of the Lunker Alley
you are careful. There are several ways to get to the lower flats. (gray,black, brown, or olive), annelids/worms (orange, brown, red, or
walk). In 1998, there were some really nice BWO hatches in the
areas (especially on the opposite side) where there a underwater rock
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I’ve even caught half a dozen fish without ever
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with orange San Juan worms/Realistic Worms and egg patterns as the
to get the flies down to the fish. would twitch it periodically. at the top of the parking lot, just follow it down to the river and you
brown). hatchery". I have had my best luck pre-hatch luck with orange San Juan
to the middle flats if you follow them. wading until you reach the main channel. Watch out for
water warms slightly here again. #2). orange midge larva, midge pupa and emergers (gray,black, brown, or
The insect life is
shelves that go from waist deep to way over your head in just one step! else can be very dangerous and sometimes impossible (unless you are a
you can’t buy a fish in Baetis Bend on any baetis pattern in
the Kiddie Pool fishing the nice riffles and side channels as you
A gray RS-2 and chocolate or black foam wings produce well
fishing. during baetis hatches. fisherman outfish everyone on the river by casting large jigs (with a
boats since they have easy access to many of the drop-offs and shelfs
but be very careful! Frustration
The relatively smooth bottom and shallow water makes for
There are 2 exceptions to this general rule:
Wading is possible
The Zebra Midge pupa, cream midge pupa,
&
I’ve
Be willing to
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Note that over the
Notes: In the
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