Russell Tank
Opportunities for fishing on the Tusayan Ranger District are quite limited due to the lack of perennial ponds or streams. Russell Tank, which is located in the south central part of the district, is one of the few bodies of water that holds sufficient water to sometimes be stocked with fish. However, if the water level is too low, the tank will not be stocked. For current conditions and information on stocking, please visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website.
Please keep in mind that all Arizona state fishing regulations apply at Russell Tank. Also, it is unlawful for a person to camp within one-fourth of a mile of a natural water hole containing water or a man-made watering facility containing water in such a place that wildlife or domestic stock will be denied access to the only reasonably available water.
General Information
Please refer to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for current fishing regulations and permits. http://www.azgfd.gov/
Address: 176 Lincoln Log Loop, P.O. Box 3088, Grand Canyon , AZ 86023
Phone: 928-638-2443
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.871724
Longitude: -111.881094
Directions
Russell Tank can be reached by driving east on FR 320, from state Route 64. (FR 320 is located approximately 11.5 miles south of the town of Tusayan or 40 miles north of the city of Williams.)
Continue east on FR 320 to the FR 311 intersection. Turn north onto FR 311; the tank is along a short spur road off of FR 311. Access is also available through Grand Canyon National Park, but an entrance fee must be paid. From the South Entrance Station follow state Route 64 east toward Desert View.
Two miles past Grandview Point, an Arizona Trail sign indicates a right turn onto a gravel road. This road becomes FR 310 at the park/forest boundary line. Follow FR 310 for 8.3 miles to FR 311. Turn right and drive 1.7 miles to the Russell Tank turn off.
All roads are accessible for passenger cars in dry weather.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
