Hancock Tank

Hancock Tank in Coconino County is a reservoir in Arizona and covers about 0.2 acres, reaches about 5.8 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 0.6 acre-feet.

While fishing Hancock Tank, the small size of this water makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle. For a first pass on Hancock Tank, this water is shallow, so weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

At Hancock Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; pause longer when cold water slows the bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

At Hancock 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; pause longer when cold water slows the bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

How to Read the Water

At Hancock Tank, 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 near a point or protected pocket.

Season by Season

At Hancock 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 Hancock 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; pause longer when cold water slows the bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

At Hancock 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; pause longer when cold water slows the bite on this 0.2-acre reservoir.