Roadside Tank

The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County is a reservoir in New Mexico and covers about 0.5 acres, reaches about 2.3 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 0.6 acre-feet.

On a water as small as Roadside Tank, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. With little deep water in Roadside Tank, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

At The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

At The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County, 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 The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County, 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 The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County, 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

At The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County, 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 The 0.5-acre Roadside Tank in Catron County, 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.