San Juan River
Leaves the San Juan Mountains past Pagosa Springs into Navajo Lake, then crosses northern New Mexico through Farmington and Shiprock before winding through deep Utah canyons near Bluff and Mexican Hat into Lake Powell.
Weather at the San Juan River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 383 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | East and West Forks, San Juan Mountains, Archuleta County, Colorado |
| Mouth | Colorado River (Lake Powell), San Juan County, Utah |
| States | Colorado, New Mexico, Utah |
Navajo Dam forms Navajo Lake; Glen Canyon Dam's Lake Powell floods the lower river.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the San Juan River in Utah, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Duranglers 923 Main Avenue No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Colorado: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
- New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗
- Utah: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources ↗
Lakes on or near the San Juan River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from San Juan River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey