Pecos Above Pecos Village (Rio Grande National Forest stretches)on Pecos River
Low and clear water conditions
- 01Low and clear water conditions
- 02Active BWO nymphs and adults expected
- 03Consistent midge activity subsurface
- 04Egg patterns and small streamers/leeches effective
- 05Focus on deeper pools and slower runs
- 06Use deep nymphing rigs with light tippet
- 07Start fishing around 10:00-10:30 AM
What to tie on at Pecos Above Pecos Village (Rio Grande National Forest stretches)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Stimulator (Orange)
Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports as a go-to dry fly, coinciding with active salmonflies.
Buy at AmazonBead Head Brassie™
Explicitly mentioned in recent angler reports as an effective nymph for Pecos River trout, imitating midge larva/pupa.
Flashback Baetis Nymph
Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports and aligns with active early spring mayfly nymph activity, which trout are keyed into.
Zebra Midge (Black)
Midges are a primary active insect year-round, and this pattern is a staple for enticing finicky trout, aligning with angler mentions of 'zebra midges'.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults, as indicated by angler reports.
San Juan Worm (Red)
Angler reports mention worms being effective, especially after any runoff, which is likely occurring with rising spring flows.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Angler reports mention leeches as effective, and this pattern mimics sluggish baitfish and annelids, enticing lethargic trout in colder spring water.
Hare's Ear Nymph
A classic general mayfly nymph imitation, mentioned by anglers as effective for various mayfly patterns. Essential year-round and particularly in spring.
Buy at AmazonIsonychia Dun
Isonychia are actively hatching on freestone rivers during summer, making this a prime pattern for rising trout in the Pecos River.
New Mexico season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.