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The San Juan River is a tributary of the Colorado River, 400 mi (644 km) long, in the western United States. It has a flow of 3770 cfs.

Location

It rises in southern Colorado, along the southern slope the San Juan Mountains to the west of the continental divide in southwestern Colorado, continuing into the state of New Mexico, then briefly across the southwestern corner of Colorado into Utah, where it flows into the Colorado River. Tributaries in Colorado which also rise in the San Juans include the Animas, La Plata, Los Pinos, Navajo and Piedra Rivers and also the Chinle Creek. The river meanders through goosenecks, sometimes meandering as much as 5 miles within a one mile straight distance, such as in Goosenecks State Park. The river joins the Colorado at Lake Powell after flowing through New Mexico and Utah, where it is known as the 'San Juan' arm of the lake.

Fishing

In general, the San Juan river provides good fishing in its warm, slow, muddy waters. One section deserves special mention for its fly fishing allure: the 4.25 miles just below Navajo Dam in northwest New Mexico, near the small town of Aztec. This stretch, known to fly fishermen simply as "the Juan", is among the most hallowed trout fishing waters in North America! The water released from the bottom of the dam is clear and cold, rich in nutrients, and flows are relatively stable — although this last point is regularly controversial. The rich waters spawn abundant flora, which in turn creates a fine environment for insect proliferation, which in turn supports one of the most prolific trout populations in any large river, both in terms of quantity and average fish size.

At one point, this short stretch of river was estimated to hold some 80,000 trout averaging 17" in length.

The San Juan River below Navajo Dam is one of the country's premier trout fishing waters. A three and one-half mile section of the river has been designated "quality waters" with special angling regulations in effect.

Other recreational activities

The Utah section of the San Juan River is a popular recreational destination. Whitewater rafting, fishing, hiking and camping are all very popular in the summer months. For travelers, the San Juan River also provides an interesting look at Native American history in the form of ruins and rock art. The banks of the San Juan contain diverse animal and plant life and many interesting geological features. The San Juan River from Bluff, UT to Lake Powell is managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Monticello Field Office. Permits are generally required for any type of recreation on the river.

See also

• List of Colorado rivers
• List of New Mexico rivers
• List of Utah rivers
• List of tributaries of the Colorado River

External links

• Uncharted feature story on San Juan River
• San Juan fly fishing reports, info and river flows - http://www.gottrout.com/RiverInfo/SanJuan/Index.html

Notes

1. ^ http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/us/A0843483.html
2. ^ Kreh, Lefty; Middleton, Harry (1993). Lefty's Favorite Fly Fishing Waters-Volume One-United States . Birmingham, Alabama: Odysseus Editions. pp. 91–97.  
3. ^ San Juan river fly fishing in New Mexico by Mike Mora
4. ^ Fisheads of the San Juan New Mexico Fly Fishing

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