The Bighorn Tank can be found on the Bighorn Peak USGS quad topo map. Bighorn Tank is a reservoir in Rio Arriba County in the state of New Mexico. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 36.9906, -106.1556 and the altitude is 8858 feet (2700 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Bighorn Tank should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Bighorn 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: 36.9906
Longitude: -106.1556
Elevation: 8858 ft (2700 m)
Locator Map - Bighorn Tank
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Local Weather
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Monday:
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Partly cloudy. Lows 16 to 22. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
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Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning...then slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 26 to 36. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
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Thursday:
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Sunday:
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Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Highs 38 to 46. Lows 10 to 27.
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