Edwards County · reservoir
Bates Tank
Bates Tank is a reservoir in Edwards County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas'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
91°
71°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Partly cloudy
90°
72°
16 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
72°
19 mph
40%
→ 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
- Van Buren Water Hole3.2 mi
- Cedar Pond3.5 mi
- Cub Lake4.0 mi
- Ray Lake12.1 mi
- Black Lake12.2 mi
- Cade Hole10.7 mi
- McKenzie Lake12.8 mi
- Elbow Lake13.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX 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 — Texas 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 Edwards County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.