Fishing Season: Year Round

Pecos River - NM

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

48

Ivan Valdez's Tip of the Week

Fishing is still decent. No need to be there first thing in the morning. Let things warm up and start after 1030am

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Map of Pecos River

Water Flow Data

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The Reel Lifet

5-Day Outlook as of 12/5/25

It is getting colder up in the canyon. The fishing window is getting smaller. Consider going to Villanueva State park too

Techniques & Tips as of 12/5/25

Dry dropper with beatis nymphs, zebra midges, tungsten red butts or other various mayfly patters. Tungsten gets the flies deeper quickly. Worms and leeches too!

Local Species Available Year Round

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    Brown Trout

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    Rainbow Trout

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    Rio Grande Cutthroat

Ivan Valdez's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Bead Head Brassie™ black zebra 18-20
Blue Winged Olive Adams 16-20
Flashback Baetis Nymph olive 18-20
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph grey 18
yoda grey 20
master windu purple 20
Micro Egg orange 18
Flashback Baetis Nymph grey 18
master skywalker chartruse 20
Micro May Olive 16-20

Bead Head Brassie™

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Description: About Pecos River

The Pecos River is a medium size freestone in the heart of NM. It is the perfect place for families with busy vacation schedule; due to its proximity to Santa Fe, good fishing can be had with plenty of time to get back to town for evening activities. For the backpacking angler, the Pecos Wilderness offers endless opportunities to catch streamborn trout from alpine lakes and creeks. Some of these fish won't see five anglers in a year.

Nearest Airport:

Santa Fe

Hatches:

Midges, beatis, eggs, and worms

Best Time to Fish:

MId morning to the evening

Best Stretch:

Terrero area

Best Access:

Plenty of access throughout the river. Public fishing starts at Dalton Day use area.