Otero County · reservoir · 1 acres · seasonal
Chess Tank
Chess Tank is a reservoir in Otero 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
101°
74°
22 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
91°
71°
21 mph
25%
Sun
Drizzle
89°
68°
16 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
- Rim Tank2.1 mi
- The Lake2.2 mi
- Cornudas Tank2.5 mi
- Cactus Tank2.6 mi
- J T Tank2.9 mi
- CCC Tank3.5 mi
- Green Tank3.9 mi
- Two- High Tanks3.6 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.
Chess Tank fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chess 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 Chess Tank?+
Chess Tank is a reservoir in Otero County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.