Draw Tank

Draw Tank in the central part of Apache County is a reservoir in Arizona and covers about 0.2 acres, reaches about 5.5 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 0.5 acre-feet.

On a water as small as Draw Tank, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. One way to read Draw Tank is this: this water is shallow, so weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

At Draw Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; use a smaller lure in clear water on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

At Draw 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; use a smaller lure in clear water on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

How to Read the Water

A useful start on Draw Tank is simple: use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge beside a point or protected pocket.

Season by Season

At Draw 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; use a smaller lure in clear water on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Draw 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; use a smaller lure in clear water on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

At Draw 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; use a smaller lure in clear water on this 0.2-acre reservoir.