Three Forks Tank

Three Forks Tank in Catron County is a reservoir in New Mexico.

No reliable acreage is listed for Three Forks Tank, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.

Fish and Baits

At Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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

For a short trip to Three Forks Tank, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

At Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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.