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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Pecos River in Texas, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (29.705, -101.359) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Pecos River ↗
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) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey