Center Tank

Center Tank in the northern part of Apache County is a reservoir in Arizona.

Without a dependable size figure for Center Tank, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.

Fish and Baits

At Center Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; make short moves after each pass.

At Center Tank, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water; make short moves after each pass.

How to Read the Water

The early check on Center Tank should stay simple: make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

While learning Center Tank, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Center Tank, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle; make short moves after each pass.

At Center Tank, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; make short moves after each pass.