Chris Gallegos is an expert fly fishing guide on the San Juan River - as one of the authorized guides, he has this advice on how to catch fish in the San Juan River: fish often, move often to find new areas to fish, and if you can, go out with an experienced Fly Fishing Guide to learn lots of ways to become a better fisherman on this challenging river.
Most fish a one or two-fly setup which work great on the San Juan river. Remember that it is not so much about what fly you are using, it's about how you present it to the fish. When you present suitable flies perfectly and keep them clean, fish will take them.
On his fly fishing guide trips, Chris uses his own tied-flies that match the San Juan River hatches, setting up your rig to float the midges, baetis and larvae at the correct level so that will increase your chances that a fish will see and take the fly. However, it is important to note that it is not all about what flies you use on this river, it's mostly about how you present them to the fish. It is also very important to sight-fish and watch the fish's movements you can see when you need to set the hook. Many fly fishermen miss takes because they aren't watching the fish. For a ton of tips to help you succeed, read Chris's top San Juan River Fishing Tips »
How many fish per mile in the San Juan River?
Studies have suggested that there are more than 15,000 fish per mile on the San Juan River, and Chris agrees that fish are everywhere – not just in the popular fishing holes that people flock to – make sure to explore the river and all it has to offer!
What is the best time of year to fish the San Juan River? The best fly fishing on the San Juan River can be year round, there is no best time necessarily to fish this river. All seasons and weather offer different fishing benefits, winter being the season where there is less pressure so you can have more solitude while you enjoy the quality fishing, while summer is great as fish are more active and taking a wider range of insects including mayflies, caddis, scuds, annelids and terrestrials like ants.
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Join Chris for a San Juan River Fishing Guides Trip that will give you the confidence and skills to better fish this amazing river! Chris loves to teach, and welcomes everyone – women, kids, experienced fishermen and novices alike – he loves sharing his knowledge and helping everyone become better at landing fish on the San Juan River. Plus, he provides lunch and all the equipment you'll need to have a great day on the San Juan.
“I took my daughter (16) with me to fly fish for the first time and we had a BLAST!! We learned a lot and really enjoyed ourselves! Chris is an outstanding guide and his knowledge enabled us to land beautiful fish! I was impressed with how much knowledge he shared about reading the river, understanding the fish, and techniques that work. His passion for what he does, how he treats his clients, and the care he takes in handling the fish is so wonderful. It was a memorable trip! I highly recommend contacting Chris at Angler Management!!” - Jody D. posted on Google View more of Chris's Fly Fishing Guide Trip Testimonials »
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