FISHEADS SAN JUAN RIVER LODGE
Destination Overview
Experience the iconic San Juan River and the finest fly fishing New Mexico has to offer on a 8 hour float with About Trout Outfitters. Our Fly Fishing Float Trips down the Juan are great for anglers of all experience levels, families, corporate groups, and die-hard fly fishers alike. The San Juan River is a year-round fishery with ample opportunities for a trophy fish you'll never forget.
It’s southwest ambience is punctuated by the sweet smell of the desert air that flows over land that has been home to civilizations that have lived in the area for thousands of years. This northwestern corner of New Mexico has a multicultural history derived from the succession of several native American cultures, Spanish exploration and settlement and the arrival of European Americans in the nineteenth century.
In 1962 Navaho Dam was completed on the San Juan which turned the waterway that fluctuated seasonably in both flow and temperature to one that had cool consistent flows year round; the perfect environment for the proliferation of big Rainbows and Browns. Since then the year round fishery of the San Juan has become legendary and draws fishermen from around the world.
At a Glance
Target Fish: Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout
Location: Navaho Dam, NM
Seasons: All year
Lodge Capacity:
Nearest Airport:
Electricity: 110 volts
Documents needed: New Mexico fishing license
About Trout Outfitters
New Mexico
July 7-11, 2026
Fish 8th, 9th, 10th
$2,399/4n 3d fishing
Per Person / dbl. occ.
Place a deposit
Fishing Program
From the time we meet at the put-in until the time we shake hands goodbye at the take-out, we have everything fishing taken care of! Our guides are expert San Juan River fly anglers, patient teachers, and incredibly accommodating hosts.
All fly rods, reels, lines, tippets, and flies are taken care of. If you break off, grab another rod while we re-rig. The cooler is loaded with ice and waters with plenty of room for your lunch, snacks, and beverages of choice.
About Trout Guides are very patient and are passionate about teaching you the skills that will ensure success on the San Juan, whether you are a beginner or highly experience.
At About Trout we guide several different sections, all with their unique Fly Fishing tactics, on the San Juan River. From Texas Hole all the way through the state park and into the private water, the river carves its way through mesas lined with Cottonwood Trees, sagebrush, and unique wildlife.
The first four miles of the San Juan River are known as the "Quality Water" that resides within the Navajo Lake State Park. This section is dubbed the "Quality Water" because it is only catch and release. The average size of fish here is 14" to 18", with every day posing the opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime.
Your guide will be happy to tailor your experience to your preferred fishing style. You will usually begin your day’s fishing at about 8AM and be off the water at 5PM. Your guide will provide a sumptuous shore side lunch for you halfway on your day’s journey. After dinner, during the summer months, you can take a short walk to the river and continue fishing until the sun goes down.
Fly Fishing Travel is known for offering unique destinations, and About Trout Outfitters definitely fills the bill.
Best Fly Fishing Seasons
All year
Accommodations
The lodge’s accommodations are angler friendly and are set up with the fly fisherman in mind. Each of the eleven guest houses and cabins are equipped with rod racks and wader racks. 8 of the guest house/cabins face the water. All have flat screen satellite TVs, telephones and a full size refrigerator, kitchenette with a microwave, utensils, linens, dishes, lounge chairs and patio furniture. Wi-fi is free.
At the end of the day you can relax in the conference room playing pool, or watching the large flat screen TV that receives 1000 channels. With so many amenities, the lodge is perfect for corporate conferences or group events.
Lodge Amenities Include:
Full service fly shop. Equipment Rentals are available.
Large flat screen HD-TV with 1000 channels
On site restaurant
Conference room with pool table and TV
Free Wi-Fi
Getting There
Fisheads Lodge is located in northwestern New Mexico near the 4 corners area. The closest commercial airline airport is 40 miles away in Durango, Colorado. From Durango take US 550-South to Navaho Dam Rd. Should take about one hour.
Rates
FISHING PACKAGES
Prices based on double occupancy, and 1 guide/boat per 2 anglers. Includes lodging, meals and guide/boat per 2 anglers
HIGH SEASON-April 1 to Nov 30