Statler Tank is a reservoir in Arizona, near Coconino County.
Statler Tank is a reservoir in Coconino County, Arizona.
No reliable acreage is listed for Statler Tank, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.
When working Statler Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
A useful start on Statler Tank is simple: 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.
The plan for Statler Tank starts here: start where two things meet: weeds and open water, rock and mud, a point and a drop, or clear water and dirty water; fish that edge at more than one depth before leaving it.
One way to read Statler Tank is this: early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
When the bite is slow on Statler 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.
While fishing Statler 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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.