Many opportunities exist in this rather large watershed. Portions of the Pecos River proper are fairly wide, varying from 10 to 40 feet, with rainbows the predominant fish. An occasional brown trout is caught and on rare occasion a brook trout has been landed.

Leaving the town of Pecos traveling upstream for about 12 miles to the community of Tererro, the Pecos River follows NM63 and is heavily fished near the campground. But, if you can find an open spot on the river, fish it! The Pecos River cuts through private property in many places along the way.

Traveling north of Tererro on NM 63 for about 2 miles is the confluence of Mora Creek and the Pecos River at Mora Creek Campground. The campground area receives a tremendous amount of fishing pressure. Try hiking up Mora Creek about one-half mile to some good brown trout water. Mora Creek opens into the Mora Box about three-quarters of a mile up from the trailhead near the campground.

Above the convergence of Mora Creek and the Pecos River the landscape opens up into the Pecos Box--a deep canyon with pools, pocket water, and great riffles--with about one and one-half miles in special regulation waters. Mostly rainbows but a few browns are just waiting to be tempted by the gentle presentation of your fly.

Panchuela Creek and Jacks Creek converge with the Pecos River in the far north end of the Pecos area, about 2 miles north of Cowles. These streams offer very good dry-fly and nymph fishing opportunities. Hiking in this area is a must but, it is highly rewarding because of the pristine nature of this forested region.

The Pecos River headwaters are northeast of Panchuela Creek and Jacks Creek near a place called Beatty's Cabin, about a 6 mile hike.

Take the Glorieta exit off I-25 north and NM50 to the town of Pecos. Head north on NM 63, which follows the Pecos River. The Pecos River is about 95 miles north of Albuquerque and 45 northeast of Santa Fe.