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San Juan River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
- Published Date: December 3, 2025
- Fishing
- San Juan River
- $125 - $675 price range
Summary
Explore guided fly fishing on the San Juan River with Ichthys Guide Service. Learn about trip options, trout action, and expert instruction as you plan your next fly fishing adventure in New Mexico.
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San Juan River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Peaceful San Juan River morning
Proud San Juan River catch
Vibrant San Juan River sunset
Confident San Juan River guide
Meet your Captain Rock Smith
- Premier Trout fishing in Navajo Dam, New Mexico
Discover Why the San Juan River Is the Fly Fisher’s Classroom—and Playground
Most people hear about the San Juan River and imagine a legendary stretch filled with trout that only experts can handle. The truth is far better: with the right guide and the right water, the San Juan becomes one of the most welcoming, educational, and rewarding rivers you’ll ever fish. At Ichthys Guide Service, Captain Rock Smith takes guests beyond the myths and into the real experience—showing beginners how quickly they can learn and giving seasoned anglers a fresh challenge in a place that changes with every flow adjustment. This river has a rhythm, and Rock has spent years learning how to read it, row it, and teach it.
Local anglers know the San Juan River doesn’t fish like a standard tailwater. Clear flows, technical midge hatches, long drifts, and educated trout make it a place where precision matters—but that’s exactly what makes this river special. Each trip becomes a hands-on lesson in reading water, adjusting drifts, and understanding how Rainbow and Brown Trout move through the famous Red Chile Water and the Texas Hole. Whether you’re trying to land your first trout or working on advanced techniques, Ichthys Guide Service turns every moment on the oars into a chance to grow your skills.
Guided Fly Fishing Packages on the San Juan River
Full Day Float – Red Chile Water (8 Hours)
- Price: $575 for 2 guests | $500 for 1 guest
- Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
- Includes: All gear, flies, instruction, drift boat, water
- Great For: Beginners, serious learners, returning anglers
Half Day Float – Red Chile Water (4 Hours)
- Price: $475 for 2 guests
- Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
- Great For: Families, short learning sessions, warm-season outings
Mid River Add-On (1 Hour)
- Price: $235 (add-on only, not standalone)
- Ideal For: Guests who want more water time after a full day
Lower River Float – Private Access (9.5 Hours)
- Price: $675 for 2 guests
- Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
- Feature: Quiet, private stretches with low pressure
Evening Trip – Texas Hole (Night Fishing)
- Price: $250 for 2 guests
- Great For: Cooler evenings, active trout, unique photos
Winter Trip (4 Hours)
- Price: $475 for 2 guests
- Feature: Quiet water, slower trout, fewer crowds
Stay at the Trout House – 15 Hours (Lodging + Fishing)
- Price: $225 for 2 guests
- Perfect For: Couples, weekend getaways, multi-day learning
What’s Included in Your Guided Fly Fishing Trip
Every guided fly fishing trip with Ichthys Guide Service includes:
- All fly fishing gear (rods, reels, tippet, flies)
- Hands-on instruction for new and advanced anglers
- Comfortable Hyde low-profile drift boat
- Cold bottled water
- Photos taken throughout the trip (when requested)
- Local insight from a veteran guide who knows every bend of the river
Guests must bring a valid New Mexico fishing license and their own lunch for full-day trips.
Photo Highlights from the River
Your gallery section here will showcase:
- Rainbow Trout close-ups
- Drift boat action shots
- Family-friendly moments
- Seasonal water conditions
- San Juan River landscapes
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Why Fish With Ichthys Guide Service?
Captain Rock Smith’s background as a retired veteran, ministry leader, and instructor gives him a unique connection to the river and the guests he guides. He’s known for staying on the water longer than other guides, adjusting techniques until guests feel confident, and creating a calm, enjoyable learning environment for families and first-timers.
This isn’t a rushed charter. It’s an educational, skill-building day on one of the most respected trout fisheries in the country—and Rock teaches it in a way anyone can understand.
Book Your Guided Fly Fishing Trip on the San Juan River
Whether you're planning a family-friendly outing, a focused day of instruction, or a bucket-list trip to one of the best trout fisheries in the Southwest, Ichthys Guide Service has a trip built for you.
Secure your date now—prime season fills fast.
Book your fly fishing trip on the San Juan River today.
San Juan River Fly Fishing Gallery
The photo gallery for Ichthys Guide Service gives you a close look at what a day on the San Juan River truly feels like. You’ll see guests battling Rainbow and Brown Trout, clean releases in crystal-clear tailwater, and the Hyde drift boat set against the river’s calm runs and long seams. Many photos capture familiar stretches like the Texas Hole, Red Chile Water, and scenic canyon edges where light reflects off the water. You may even spot wildlife along the banks or early-morning mist rising off the river—moments that show why this area is one of the most photographed fisheries in the Southwest.
Other images highlight the quiet details that make these guided fly fishing trips so memorable: close-ups of trout patterns, shots of families learning to cast, peaceful winter floats, and vibrant fall colors glowing behind the drift boat. Whether it’s a sunset drift, a first catch, or a perfect long drift through productive water, this gallery gives you a real sense of the experiences waiting for you. Scroll through the photos and start imagining your own day on the San Juan River.
