The Polk Tank can be found on the Pickett Hill USGS quad topo map. Polk Tank is a reservoir in Eddy County in the state of New Mexico. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 32.2148, -104.7816 and the altitude is 5597 feet (1706 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Polk Tank should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Polk Tank are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 32.2148
Longitude: -104.7816
Elevation: 5597 ft (1706 m)
Locator Map - Polk Tank
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Local Weather
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Tuesday:
High: --°F - Low: 67°F
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Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Wednesday:
High: 98°F - Low: 64°F
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Sunny...windy. Highs around 100. West winds 20 to 30 mph.
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Thursday:
High: 87°F - Low: 59°F
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Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as warm. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
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Friday:
High: 90°F - Low: 66°F
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Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
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Saturday:
High: 98°F - Low: 67°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs around 101.
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Sunday:
High: 97°F - Low: 66°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs around 100.
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Monday:
High: 97°F - Low: 65°F
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Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
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From the guidebook "100 Hikes in New Mexico"
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Nearby Hotels
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