Skip to content

Sunflower Tank

Sunflower Tank is a reservoir in New Mexico, near San Miguel County.

Live lake forecast

Sunflower Tank Fishing Weather

National Weather Service
Loading current weather…

Sunflower Tank in San Miguel County is a reservoir in New Mexico and covers about 0.2 acres, reaches about 1.8 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 0.2 acre-feet.

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

Fish and Baits

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

At Sunflower Tank in San Miguel 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 Sunflower Tank in San Miguel County, 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

At Sunflower Tank in San Miguel 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 Sunflower Tank in San Miguel 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 Sunflower Tank in San Miguel 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.

✉Join the Fishing Tips Daily newsletter waiting list

Our newsletter is not sending yet. Leave your email if you would like to hear from us when it launches.

By joining, you agree to receive our newsletter when it launches. To request removal before then, contact us. Read our privacy policy.