News Release

2023 Summer Fishing Season Announced

A man fishing on the Pecos River

NPS Photo

News Release Date: May 9, 2023

Contact: E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center, [phone]

Pecos, NM:  Pecos National Historical Park will offer summer fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries.  The 2023 summer fishing season will begin June 8th and end July 31st. Please note that summer fishing hours will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  

Pecos National Historical Park uses an online reservation system.  Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  A $15 per day fee must be paid online during the online reservation process. Please note that anglers are required to check in and acquire a special use permit at the park visitor center prior to fishing.  For more information related to fishing, visit the park website https://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/fishing.htm.  

Within the park, three miles of the Pecos River are divided into three sections or "beats." This approach offers anglers roughly one mile on the Pecos River to fish with up to two other people for the day. Three beats (for up to nine anglers per day) are available on the reservation system.  

For more information about the park in general, contact Pecos NHP at [phone] or visit our website at www.nps.gov/peco. Please like on us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PecosNHPnps or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pecos_nps).