New Mexico
Pecos River near Pecos
Location Snapshot
Pecos River near Pecos is a northern New Mexico mountain river descending through the Sangre de Cristo foothills. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets across riffles, runs, and forested pools.
Current River Rating
Unavailable
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Low confidence
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 08378500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
54°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
5 mph SW
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.05 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 43°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 68°F / Low 46°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.07 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 51°F
Chance 58%
Precip 0.24 in
Max gust 20 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Thunderstorms
High 61°F / Low 49°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.58 in
Max gust 29 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Pecos River near Pecos is a New Mexico river that holds wild brown trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Pecos River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
San Miguel, New Mexico
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
San Miguel
Management Category
Stocked trout river
Regulation Scope
Pecos River near Pecos / Pecos Canyon accessible reach.
Regulation Summary
Pecos River near Pecos: NMDOW Pecos drainage rules. Confirm current NMDOW Fishing Rules and Information.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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