West Trick Tank

West Trick Tank in the central part of Rio Arriba County is a reservoir in New Mexico.

Without a dependable size figure for West Trick Tank, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the strongest starting clues.

Fish and Baits

At West Trick Tank in the central part of Rio Arriba County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

At West Trick Tank in the central part of Rio Arriba 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

On West Trick Tank, 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

Before moving far on West Trick 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 West Trick Tank in the central part of Rio Arriba 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 West Trick Tank in the central part of Rio Arriba 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.