Cibola County · reservoir · 1 acres · seasonal
Bates Tank
Bates Tank is a reservoir in Cibola 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
90°
58°
11 mph
13%
Fri
Overcast
91°
64°
23 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
89°
61°
27 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Carter Tank0.8 mi
- Horse Pasture Tank1.1 mi
- Ward Canyon Tank1.3 mi
- Summers Tank1.6 mi
- AAA Tank2.2 mi
- Sanchez Tank2.1 mi
- North Sanchez Tank2.3 mi
- Henderson Reservoir3.4 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 Cibola County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.