New Mexico
Pecos River near Pecos
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 08378500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 10 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 82°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 79°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 79°F / Low 58°F
Chance 52%
Precip 0.14 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 77°F / Low 60°F
Chance 41%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 81°F / Low 59°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 7 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.
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Fishing Overview
Pecos River near Pecos, New Mexico. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path from USGS 08378500 (live discharge and stage; no current 00010). Distinct from Anton Chico 08379500.
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
Fishery overview
The Pecos near Pecos village is the public Santa Fe National Forest canyon trout river that serves as the accessible face of the upper Pecos system. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 08378500 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout thermal path — this gauge has no current water-temperature parameter. Rainbow and brown trout are the selector species; Rio Grande cutthroat in wilderness tributaries are copy-only. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only. Flow Context remains default-deny. Distinct from Anton Chico, Santa Rosa, and the lower Pecos.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NMDOW Pecos Canyon: rainbow and brown trout. USGS 08378500 near Pecos. Distinct from Anton Chico 08379500. Rio Grande cutthroat trout are New Mexico’s state fish and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They may appear in overview and regulation caution only.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NMDOW Pecos Canyon: rainbow and brown trout. USGS 08378500 near Pecos. Distinct from Anton Chico 08379500. Rio Grande cutthroat trout are New Mexico’s state fish and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They may appear in overview and regulation caution only.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Mountain canyon trout river near Pecos village, San Miguel County, Santa Fe National Forest.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by NMDOW Pecos rules and Santa Fe National Forest / Pecos Canyon access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS near-Pecos point. Pecos Wilderness above Pecos Falls is a separate Special Trout Water, not this pin. Pueblo waters on other drainages are not this ID.
Stocking information
NMDOW stocks and manages the accessible Pecos Canyon trout fishery. Confirm current official stocking. Do not invent a calendar.
Official sources
NMDOW 2026–27: Pecos River in the Pecos Wilderness above Pecos Falls is Special Trout Water — that wilderness reach is not this village gauge. Confirm current bag, bait, and STW maps for the canyon you actually fish. Do not invent trout CFS. Confirm current NMDOW pages.
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
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