Pat & Kim Dorsey, along with Dennis & Lydia Steinbeck, invite you on our annual Couples Trip down to the Soaring Eagle Lodge on the San Juan River in New Mexico! This October trip is the perfect time to chase fall browns on the San Juan and the Soaring Eagle Lodge has created a great atmosphere for couples that enjoy fishing together.
The San Juan River in New Mexico is widely regarded as one of the best tailwater trout fisheries in the West. Flowing below Navajo Dam, the San Juan is famous for its incredible trout population—often estimated at 10,000–12,000 fish per mile—and its consistent midge and mayfly hatches that create outstanding nymphing and technical dry fly fishing opportunities.
Each day we’ll fish with experienced local guides, exploring the river by drift boat or wade fishing through the famous Quality Waters section, where anglers regularly encounter large, healthy rainbow and brown trout in crystal-clear water.
The Soaring Eagle Lodge is the premier lodge of the San Juan, located right on the river, about 5 miles below Navajo Dam. In fact, they are one of the few lodges that offer cabins right on the river, with private water access exclusive to the guests of the Soaring Eagle.
Each cabin at the lodge was designed with the fly fisherman in mind, complete with both indoor and outdoor rod and wader racks. The cabins are built for extreme comfort with exceptional views, creating an ideal place to relax after a long day on the water. All cabins feature: 2 comfortable full size beds, flat screen satellite TV, full size refrigerator, kitchen amenities, lounge chairs, patio furniture, cell service and WIFI.
The lodge also offers many options of entertainment, a hospitality room with pool table, shuffleboard, dartboard, and a big screen TV. Enjoy a game of horseshoes with guests, or maybe sit back on the deck and listen to the sound of the river.
The food at the Soaring Eagle Lodge is delicious! They have the only restaurant in the area, Crow’s Foot, that has 2 professional chefs on staff, offering cuisine that has distinctive American regional flavors incorporating continental techniques. The outcome is first class meals that consistently exceed expectations.
October 22-26, 2026
Travel Details and Pricing
Anglers on this trip can plan on arriving at the Soaring Eagle Lodge on October 22nd, 2026. Dinner will be provided this night, so it's recommended to arrive around 5PM.
The group will leave the lodge on the morning of October 26th, 2026.
Pricing
- Coming Soon per Angler (Coming Soon per Couple - Double Occupancy)
Rates include 6.6875% New Mexico Tax
Includes
- 3 days of guided float fishing (2 anglers per one guide)
- 4 nights at the Soaring Eagle Lodge (2 anglers per one room)
- All flies and Tackle while on guided trips
- All meals (The food is amazing!)
- Private access to fishing out front of the lodge
- Private access to the Recreation Room
- New Mexico tax
Does Not Include
- Travel from your home to the Soaring Eagle Lodge
- Gratuities for the guides and staff
- Liquor, Beer and Wine
- New Mexico Fishing License
