New Mexico - San Juan River Flushing flows in late spring subside in June, clearing the way for excellent flyfishing. When the water is high, the river's back channels are loaded with bug-sipping trout. Stay clear of flows between 3,000 and 4,200 cfs. It's game on with levels below that, with Baetis imitations, midge patterns, and caddis all working in the lower river by mid-June. Try your hand at catching some of the Juan's signature fat rainbows on top. Duranglers, 888-347-4346;
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Guide's Tips Species: Trout
Guide Contact: Glenn Tinnin;
duranglers.com; 888-347-4346
Rig Specifics: 8- to 9-foot, 5-weight flyrod with floating line and midges or sinking line with nymphs.
Quick Tip: Dead drift your nymph with a strike indicator.
Where to Fish: The upper section by the dam.
Photo From San Juan River

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I know I've been working overseas for a few years now, but I have really been gone so long that I don't remember U.S. geography correctly. I nearly choked when I saw KANSAS included in your Rocky Mountain West "Best Fishing Spots!" At what point did they move the entire state far enough to include ANY PART of the Rockies???
AND North Dakota? Who categorizes this stuff?!?! There are NO MOUNTAINS in North Dakota... TRUST ME, I've been there and it's the most scenically bereft place I think I've ever been. Even if you're going there to fish, it's ranks near the bottom for visual impact!
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I know I've been working overseas for a few years now, but I have really been gone so long that I don't remember U.S. geography correctly. I nearly choked when I saw KANSAS included in your Rocky Mountain West "Best Fishing Spots!" At what point did they move the entire state far enough to include ANY PART of the Rockies???
AND North Dakota? Who categorizes this stuff?!?! There are NO MOUNTAINS in North Dakota... TRUST ME, I've been there and it's the most scenically bereft place I think I've ever been. Even if you're going there to fish, it's ranks near the bottom for visual impact!
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