Tank Twenty-two

Tank Twenty-two is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County, 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 Tank Twenty-two, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. With little deep water in Tank Twenty-two, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

While learning Tank Twenty-two, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

A useful start on Tank Twenty-two is simple: 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

The first look at Tank Twenty-two should cover this: 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

Before moving far on Tank Twenty-two, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.

A Simple Tackle Plan

For the next pass on Tank Twenty-two, 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.

One way to read Tank Twenty-two is this: 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.