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Murray Tank

Murray Tank is a reservoir in New Mexico, near Grant County.

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Murray Tank is a reservoir in Grant County, New Mexico, and covers about 4.9 acres, reaches about 5.4 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 14.9 acre-feet.

The small size of Murray Tank makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle. With little deep water in Murray Tank, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

To narrow down Murray Tank, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

A focused trip to Murray Tank begins this way: 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

During the first hour on Murray 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

When working Murray 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

A useful start on Murray Tank is simple: 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.

For a first pass on Murray 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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