Trick Tank

Trick Tank in Otero County is a reservoir in New Mexico.

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

Fish and Baits

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

At Trick Tank in Otero 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 Trick Tank in Otero County, 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

At Trick Tank in Otero 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 Trick Tank in Otero 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 Trick Tank in Otero 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.