Gila County · reservoir · 1 acres · seasonal
Elk Detention
Elk Detention is a reservoir in Gila County, Arizona. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Arizona'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
Partly cloudy
103°
79°
24 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
104°
85°
19 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
99°
80°
15 mph
2%
→ 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
- Big Rock Detention0.3 mi
- Wob Tank1.3 mi
- Rock Gate Detention1.4 mi
- Hill Detention1.5 mi
- Bar F Bar Detention2.1 mi
- Mescal Tank1.8 mi
- Tulapai Creek2.4 mi
- Branch Creek Tank3.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official AZ regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk Detention fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk Detention?+
Yes — Arizona 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 Elk Detention?+
Elk Detention is a reservoir in Gila County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.