Fish Report for 2-27-2023

Watch for spring hatches of midges and baetis

2-27-2023
Duranglers Crew

Water Conditions

SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM

Water Temp: 38.12 ° F
Flow: 306 ft³/s
Water Level: 2.74 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Recently Dropped

Fishing Conditions

The lake turnover effect can cause discoloration, but fishing has been decent.  Midges, leeches, annelids, and worm patterns are good go-to nymphs.  If you find yourself in dirty water, fish an olive or white streamer.  Fish it slow.  Watch for spring hatches of midges and baetis.

Patterns/Bug

Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Disco Midge, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.

Foam Wing RS-2s 20-22, Flashback Pheasant Tails, and Rainbow Warriors 18-22.

Annelids in 18-22.  San Juan Worms, Egg patterns.

Grey and White Bunny Leeches, White and Blood Simi Seal Leeches #10s.

White Sparkle Minnow, Olive/White Flatliner,



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