Updated October 15, 2026
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    Pecos River State Park Access / Lower Reacheson Pecos River

    Accessible put-ins and public stretches downstream used by anglers when flows and hatches are favorable.
    Pecos River reportDirections35.5770°N, 105.6780°W
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Low and clear water conditions

    1. 01Low and clear water conditions
    2. 02Active BWO nymphs and adults expected
    3. 03Consistent midge activity subsurface
    4. 04Egg patterns and small streamers/leeches effective
    5. 05Focus on deeper pools and slower runs
    6. 06Use deep nymphing rigs with light tippet
    7. 07Start fishing around 10:00-10:30 AM

    What to tie on at Pecos River State Park Access / Lower Reaches

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Stimulator (Orange)

    #8#10#12

    Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports as a go-to dry fly, coinciding with active salmonflies.

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    Bead Head Brassie™

    #14#16#18

    Explicitly mentioned in recent angler reports as an effective nymph for Pecos River trout, imitating midge larva/pupa.

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    Flashback Baetis Nymph

    #18#20#22

    Explicitly recommended in recent angler reports and aligns with active early spring mayfly nymph activity, which trout are keyed into.

    nymph90%

    Zebra Midge (Black)

    #20#22#24

    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'.

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    Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun

    #18#20#22

    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.

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    San Juan Worm (Red)

    #14#16

    Angler reports mention worms being effective, especially after any runoff, which is likely occurring with rising spring flows.

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    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)

    #14#16

    Angler reports mention leeches as effective, and this pattern mimics sluggish baitfish and annelids, enticing lethargic trout in colder spring water.

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    Hare's Ear Nymph

    #12#14#16#18

    A classic general mayfly nymph imitation, mentioned by anglers as effective for various mayfly patterns. Essential year-round and particularly in spring.

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    dry80%

    Isonychia Dun

    #14#16

    Isonychia are actively hatching on freestone rivers during summer, making this a prime pattern for rising trout in the Pecos River.

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