Fishing at Pecos NHP

Fishing beat one of the Pecos River in April.

NPS

Looking for a quiet place to enjoy some fly fishing? The Pecos River meanders through the park grounds for three miles. The river is split up into three fishing beats of one mile each; reservations (on www.recreation.gov) and a valid New Mexico state fishing license are required for all anglers. Learn more about fishing at Pecos National Historical Park on the website: www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/fishing.htm
 

Details

Activity

Fly Fishing

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

Please visit www.recreation.gov for fee-related questions.

Reservations

Yes

Reservations are required for fishing; please visit www.recreation.gov for details.

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

A fishing season is set annually; for the current fishing season and more information, visit the Fishing page on the park website. 

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Fly Fishing on the Pecos River can be a fun but challenging experience. Access to the different fishing beats can be inaccessible at times. For beats one and two, there is a steeply sloping hill down to the river. The path is a gravel and dirt road that can prove hazardous. Beat three is accessed by a 1.2 mile hike down a ranch road. This ranch road is dirt and gravel, There is no shade along the path.