Pecos River
From high mountain headwaters near Pecos, the river flows south through eastern New Mexico past Santa Rosa, Fort Sumner and Carlsbad, then into west Texas through Red Bluff Reservoir to the Rio Grande.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Pecos River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 926 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Sangre de Cristo Mountains north of Pecos, New Mexico |
| Mouth | Rio Grande northwest of Del Rio, Texas |
| States | New Mexico, Texas |
Santa Rosa, Sumner, Brantley, Avalon and Red Bluff dams form its main reservoirs.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Pecos River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Pecos River in New Mexico ↗ · Bait shops near the Pecos River in New Mexico ↗
- Boat ramps on the Pecos River in Texas ↗ · Bait shops near the Pecos River in Texas ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Pecos River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Pecos River (Wikipedia) ↗