SAN JUAN Water flow is at 5,000cfs. The river will remain at this level until June 18 at which time stream flow will be gradually reduced through June 27 to 500cfs. Anglers who wade the river should use extreme caution during the high water period. The best fishing reports have come from anglers fishing the backwaters of the lower flats and above the Texas Hole. No reports on other species.
Fishing is fair using cut bait and liver for catfish.
Most of the black bass are still being taken in less than 10 feet of water. Fishing is good using jerk baits, crank baits, weighted spin jigs, sassy shad and spinners for white bass. Fishing is good using large flies, live bait rigs deep diving crank baits and horse head jigs for striped bass. Fishing is good using shrimp, stink bait and cut bait for catfish. Fishing for crappie is slow.