Lincoln County · reservoir
Cougar Tank
Cougar 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
Drizzle
92°
65°
20 mph
22%
Sat
Rain
84°
58°
23 mph
53%
Sun
Overcast
86°
60°
12 mph
42%
↗ 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
- Stroope Tank0.8 mi
- Little Cougar Tank2.0 mi
- Bates Tank2.1 mi
- Bates Trick Tank2.7 mi
- Lackey Point Trick Tank2.4 mi
- Lobo Tank2.7 mi
- Red Cloud Trick Tank2.8 mi
- Pine Hill Trick Tank3.1 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.
Cougar Tank fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cougar 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 Cougar Tank?+
Cougar Tank is a reservoir in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.