San Juan Fly Fishing Report - Below Navajo - Sunday, Nov 3, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: GOOD -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate November -
Water
Flows63 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast38 F
Fishing Conditions: GOOD
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Sunday, Nov 3, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 52-55 | Temp: 40-43 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 500 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: The San Juan has been fishing well
Current Conditions at San Juan:
Winter has arrived. The nights are getting pretty cold so expect fish to take a minute in the morning to get going. As the sun warms the water, look for trout to key in on small BWO emergers and midges. Nymph-rigs fished at the appropriate depth are going to find the most fish. There are plenty of opportunities to take fish on the surface still, with decent hatches of Baetis and Midges given the right conditions. Streamer action has been picking up slightly as well. The quality section of the San Juan sees a lot of pressure and after a whole season of fishing, trout are even more selective. Line management, depth and tippet size are all variables to consider. Tippet sizes upwards of 5x are most likely necessary.
The tail waters are fishing well with midge and micro mayfly patterns. Float fishing trips have been doing well. The river is flowing good and clear, float trips have been hooking lots of fish using nymph rigs and dry flies. The fishing is good. Clear skies and 52-55 degree weather. The water temperature was between 40-43 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at San Juan
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Black
Size: 24
Time:
Insect Type: Mayfly
Insect: Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Color: Olive
Size: 22
Time:
Recommended Flies for San Juan
Rs2 Emerger
Black Beauty
Dorsey's Top Secret Midge
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late November
Mayflies |
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Insects: Gray Drake
Color: Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Late Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
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Insects: Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Color: Pale Olive Green to Blue Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: Evening
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Midges |
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Insects: Chocolate Brown Midge
Color: Brown to Chocolate
Dates: Feb 15 – Dec 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Insects: Snow Midge
Color: Gray to Charcoal
Dates: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Emergence: Warmest part of day
Size: 24-28
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Terrestrials |
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Insects: Beetle
Color: Brownish to Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 10-18
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Cricket
Color: Brownish Olive to Black
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Twilight & Dusk
Size: 8-16
Spinner Fall: NA
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Current Conditions
Currently: Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 38 F
Temp Max: 43 F
Temp Min: 34 F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 8 ESE mph
Pressure: 1014
Thursday 8:00PM — 36 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 35 and 36 ℉.
Wind: 8 NNE mph; Humidity: 73%;
Thursday 11:00PM — 32 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 31 and 32 ℉.
Wind: 1 NNW mph; Humidity: 81%;
Friday 2:00AM — 30 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 6 SW mph; Humidity: 87%;
Friday 5:00AM — 27 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 1 E mph; Humidity: 92%;
Friday 8:00AM — 30 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 4 NE mph; Humidity: 81%;
Friday 11:00AM — 38 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 38 and 38 ℉.
Wind: 16 W mph; Humidity: 61%;
Friday 2:00PM — 43 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 43 and 43 ℉.
Wind: 35 W mph; Humidity: 56%;
Friday 5:00PM — 36 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 36 and 36 ℉.
Wind: 23 W mph; Humidity: 72%;
Friday 8:00PM — 30 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 4 NNW mph; Humidity: 85%;
Friday 11:00PM — 27 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 5 NE mph; Humidity: 89%;
Saturday 2:00AM — 25 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 25 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 8 ENE mph; Humidity: 85%;
Saturday 5:00AM — 24 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 24 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 9 NE mph; Humidity: 80%;
Saturday 8:00AM — 27 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 10 ENE mph; Humidity: 63%;
Saturday 11:00AM — 38 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 38 and 38 ℉.
Wind: 4 ESE mph; Humidity: 54%;
Saturday 2:00PM — 42 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 42 and 42 ℉.
Wind: 9 W mph; Humidity: 41%;
Saturday 5:00PM — 34 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 34 and 34 ℉.
Wind: 8 W mph; Humidity: 54%;
Saturday 8:00PM — 29 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 29 and 29 ℉.
Wind: 4 NNE mph; Humidity: 62%;
Saturday 11:00PM — 26 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 26 and 26 ℉.
Wind: 8 ENE mph; Humidity: 76%;
Sunday 2:00AM — 25 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 25 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 9 NE mph; Humidity: 81%;
Sunday 5:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 6 ENE mph; Humidity: 78%;
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