Nations Tank

Nations Tank is a reservoir in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.

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

Fish and Baits

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

The first look at Nations Tank should cover this: 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

While fishing Nations 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.

Season by Season

When working Nations Tank, 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.

A Simple Tackle Plan

One way to read Nations Tank is this: 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.

Before moving far on Nations 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.