Road Tank

Road Tank in the northern part of 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.

To narrow down Road Tank, because this water is small, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. The first look at Road Tank should cover this: this water is shallow, so weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

At Road Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; fish the edge from top to bottom on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

At Road 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; fish the edge from top to bottom on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

How to Read the Water

At Road 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; fish the edge from top to bottom on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

Season by Season

At Road 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; fish the edge from top to bottom on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Road 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; fish the edge from top to bottom on this 0.2-acre reservoir.

At Road 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; fish the edge from top to bottom on this 0.2-acre reservoir.