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San Juan river

New Mexico, United States

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San Juan river fishing reports

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

21 in · 3 lb

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Brown trout

23 in · 3 lb

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Brown trout

27 in · 4 lb

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General info

San Juan river is a stream located in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Cutbow.

Location

36°48′56.2″N 107°40′15.6″W
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Fishing regulations at San Juan river, NM

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Mexico can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about San Juan river fishing

the San Juan river is a stream located in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°48′56.2″N 107°40′15.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the San Juan river by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the San Juan river are:
  • Rainbow trout - 228 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 161 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Cutbow - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
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