Freeway Tank

Freeway Tank in Yavapai County is a reservoir in Arizona and covers about 0.7 acres, reaches about 8.1 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 2.6 acre-feet.

On a water as small as Freeway Tank, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. With little deep water in Freeway Tank, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

At Freeway Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

At Freeway 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.

How to Read the Water

At Freeway Tank, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

At Freeway 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 Freeway 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.

At Freeway 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.