Pecos National Historical Park 2022 Fall Fishing Season

Pecos National Historical 2022 Fall Fishing Season 

 Pecos National Historical Park will offer fall fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries.  The 2022 fall fishing season will begin September 8th and end November 14th. Please note that fishing hours will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Pecos National Historical Park uses an online reservation system. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. A $15 per day fee must be paid online during the online reservation process. Please note that anglers are required to check in and acquire a special use permit at the park visitor center prior to fishing. For more information related to fishing, visit the park website https://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/fishing.htm.  

Within the park, three miles of the Pecos River are divided into three sections or "beats." This approach offers anglers roughly one mile on the Pecos River to fish with up to two other people for the day. Three beats (for up to nine anglers per day) are available on the reservation system.  

Date: Beginning September 8th and ending November 14th

Time: Please note that fishing hours will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Cost: A $15 per day fee must be paid online during the online reservation process. 

Location: Pecos National Historical Park, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM

For more information related to fishing, visit the park website https://www.nps.gov/peco/planyourvisit/fishing.htm.  For More Informatin about the park in general, contact Pecos NHP at (505) 757-7241 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/peco. 

Directions: From I-25 N: Take the Pecos/Glorieta Exit, #299. Left onto overpass, right onto Route 50; proceed on Route 50 for eight miles. At the village of Pecos, take a right at the four-way stop onto Route 63. In two miles, the park will be on your right. From I-25 S: Take the Rowe Exit, #307. Follow signs. From Highway 63, the park will be on your left.