Apache County · reservoir · 70 acres
Nelson Reservoir
Stocked 2× on record · AZGFD
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Apache County, Arizona, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from AZGFD; 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
84°
60°
12 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
90°
63°
20 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
16 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rudd Creek1.0 mi
- Dry Lake Tank1.3 mi
- Pete Tank1.5 mi
- Old Tanks1.5 mi
- Davis Creek2.1 mi
- Trinity Reservoir2.2 mi
- Highway Tank2.5 mi
- Glen Livet Reservoir2.5 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.
Nelson Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nelson Reservoir?+
Nelson Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Apache County, Arizona, most recently on Mar 16, 2026 by AZGFD. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Nelson Reservoir?+
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 Nelson Reservoir?+
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Apache County, Arizona. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: AZGFD · updated Mar 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.