Stump Tank

The 0.9-acre Stump Tank in Coconino County is a reservoir in Arizona and covers about 0.9 acres, reaches about 8.5 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 3.2 acre-feet.

For an first pass, the small size of Stump Tank makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle. A direct approach on Stump Tank works like this: this water is shallow, so weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

At Stump Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; use wind to narrow the search on this 0.9-acre reservoir.

At Stump 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 wind to narrow the search on this 0.9-acre reservoir.

How to Read the Water

At Stump Tank, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

At Stump 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 wind to narrow the search on this 0.9-acre reservoir.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Stump 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 wind to narrow the search on this 0.9-acre reservoir.

At Stump 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 wind to narrow the search on this 0.9-acre reservoir.