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
Fair · 56
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 108 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.63 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
Updated recently · USGS station 08378500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
44°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
6 mph SE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.05 in
Last 48 hours
0.05 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 58°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 61°F / Low 44°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 66°F / Low 45°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 15 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 51°F
Chance 63%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 23 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 61°F / Low 49°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.39 in
Max gust 25 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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