Stevens Tank

Stevens Tank in Socorro County is a reservoir in New Mexico.

Use the shape you can see at Stevens Tank: check the best cover, the first drop, and one open-water line before moving.

Fish and Baits

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

At Stevens Tank in Socorro 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 Stevens Tank in Socorro 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 Stevens Tank in Socorro 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 Stevens Tank in Socorro 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 Stevens Tank in Socorro 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.