Whiskey Tank

Whiskey Tank in Gila County is a reservoir in Arizona.

Without a dependable size figure for Whiskey Tank, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.

Fish and Baits

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

At Whiskey 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 Whiskey 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 Whiskey Tank, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Whiskey 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 Whiskey 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.