Trip brief · Pecos River
How to go fish the Pecos River
The months we list for the Pecos River are May, June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — August
Hoppers#10-14
Beetles#14-18
Trico#22-24
Access
Cowles Trailhead (Upper Wilderness Access)
35.950, -105.650parking
Holy Ghost Campground
35.910, -105.670parking
Terrero General Store Access
35.870, -105.680
Village of Pecos Access
35.780, -105.680parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
New Mexico fishing license required. Within Pecos Wilderness: catch-and-release only above Holy Ghost Campground. Artificial lures and flies only in designated Special Trout Waters. Rio Grande cutthroat may have additional protections — consult current NMDGF regulations. Camping requires Pecos Wilderness permit. Leave No Trace required in wilderness sections.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Pecos River page →