What do you want to do on the Pecos River?
Start with the activity or place you care about. The detailed guide sections below hold the fishing spots, paddling stretches, access points, official links and practical notes.
Check the river before you head out
See current levels, streamflow, temperature when available, and recent trends across the Pecos River.
Fishing the river
The upper Pecos is known for trout, while downstream reservoirs and warmwater reaches support a different mix of species.
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Fish you may encounter
Pick a named species for photos, river-life facts and a little music. Broad labels stay general until the exact species is known.
Fishing stretches and places
- Fishing rules, seasons and closures can change; check the current state or federal agency guidance before a trip.
- Gauge readings describe conditions at monitoring locations and are not a substitute for local safety judgment.
On the water
Much of the upper Pecos is not a general boating river; recreation becomes more reservoir-oriented downstream.
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- Check current river levels, weather, closures and navigation restrictions before launching.
- Match the reach and conditions to your experience and equipment.
Places and official resources
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Explore the Pecos River
Trace the Pecos River and compare live USGS gauges along the river corridor.
From high-country trout water to desert river
The Pecos begins in the southern Rocky Mountains and runs through northern New Mexico, irrigated valleys and desert country before joining the Rio Grande in Texas.
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Songs for the Pecos River
Songs that name this river, tell part of its story or have a real connection to the places along it. Direct Spotify tracks when we can find them.
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We'll add this river to River Radio when we have a direct track link.