Lincoln County · reservoir
Bates Tank
Bates Tank is a reservoir in Lincoln County, New Mexico. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Mexico's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
92°
68°
14 mph
9%
Fri
Overcast
93°
66°
22 mph
23%
Sat
Showers
84°
58°
32 mph
53%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Pine Hill Trick Tank1.0 mi
- T S Tank1.2 mi
- Cougar Tank2.1 mi
- Stroope Tank2.0 mi
- Bates Trick Tank2.3 mi
- Pine Tank2.7 mi
- Middle Tank3.9 mi
- Red Cloud Trick Tank3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NM regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Tank fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Tank?+
Yes — New Mexico requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bates Tank?+
Bates Tank is a reservoir in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.