What flies are hatching on the Pecos River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Pecos River include Caddis, Pale Morning Dun, Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Pecos River?

The Pecos River is running at 106 CFS at the Near Pecos gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Pecos River fishable today?

Yes — Pecos River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 106 CFS at the Near Pecos gauge.

Pecos River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Pecos River — Near Pecos

Fishable

106CFS

Discharge

1.35ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

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7-Day Flow

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24-Hr Pressure

23.34 inHg · ↑ Rising

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

84°FClear sky

Wind 11 mph23.34 inHg Rising

Conditions improving

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Overcast

89° / 58°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

96° / 63°

Tue

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Overcast

89° / 69°

Wed

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Overcast

91° / 65°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 106 CFS · Hopper season peak

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Pecos River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Pecos River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Hopper season peak (size 10-14) — high country grasshoppers everywhere. PMDs continue. Caddis evenings. Best dry fly month for cutthroat in headwaters.

PMDCaddis

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About Pecos River

Headwaters river in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Pecos. Mixed wild and stocked trout including the native Rio Grande Cutthroat in upper reaches.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveHopperStonefly

Regulations

Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply on the Pecos; the upper reaches near the Pecos Wilderness are wild trout water. New Mexico fishing license required. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Pecos River with more confidence.