San Miguel River Fishing Report

Updated August 22, 2026

San Miguel River Conditions

The San Miguel has been staying cool and fishing well. Rain in the area over the past couple of weeks has been causing the river to temporarily blow out, but it has been returning to form shortly after. We still recommend fishing early in the morning. Smaller terrestrials like hoppers and ants are fishing well right now. We recommend checking water temperatures while on the river.

Fly selection: Hi Vis Para Ant #18-20, Stubby Chubby #16-20, caddis dries #14-18, pheasant tail #16-18, perdigons #14-18.

This freestone near Telluride and Placerville fishes best as a wild-trout, catch-and-release fishery. Want a guided day on it? Book our San Miguel walk & wade trip or stop by Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, Montrose - 970-964-9991.