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Nelson Reservoir

Arizona, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Greengill hybrid

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Green sunfish

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General info

Nelson Reservoir is a lake located in Apache County, Arizona, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Greengill hybrid, and Black crappie.

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34Β°03β€²23β€³N 109Β°11β€²27.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Nelson Reservoir, AZ

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Fishing regulations in Arizona can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Nelson Reservoir is a lake located in Apache County, Arizona, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°03β€²23β€³N 109Β°11β€²27.6β€³W
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