Hidalgo County · reservoir · 3 acres · seasonal
Cottonwood Tank
Cottonwood Tank is a reservoir in Hidalgo 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
102°
78°
26 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
96°
76°
21 mph
43%
Sun
Overcast
93°
73°
15 mph
43%
↗ 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
- Horse Canyon Tanks3.4 mi
- Upper Bull Tank4.1 mi
- McFarlands Tank4.9 mi
- Lower Bull Tank4.5 mi
- Lion Tank5.3 mi
- Pierce Tank6.0 mi
- Little Hat Top Tank6.2 mi
- Mengus Tank7.1 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.
Cottonwood Tank fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Tank?+
Cottonwood Tank is a reservoir in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.