Nelson Reservoir - White Mountains, AZ
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Nelson Reservoir
GPS Coordinates: N 34° 03.586 W 109° 11.690
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The 100 acres of Nelson Reservoir are at 7,400 feet in elevation. Electric trolling motors are recommended on this long, narrow lake that is home to rainbow, cutthroat, brook and brown trout.


Facilities: Nearby Springerville has supplies and other accommodations.

Best Time To Visit: Spring and fall are the best times, Nelson Reservoir, for the brown trout, while summers supply a good yield for rainbow trout.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: Work has been finished at Nelson to provide fishing access for people with disabilities. Improvements include 300 feet of concrete ramp; two covered fishing stations that can accommodate several people, and a special access restroom.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Nelson Reservoir from Springerville: Start out going east on US-60, turn right on US-180. Turn left on US-260, turn right onto US-180. End at Nelson Reservoir Campground. Travel .12 miles to the reservoir.

Map: Click here for a map to Nelson Reservoir

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Nelson Reservoir.

 
Address
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
P.O. Box 640
Springerville, Arizona 85938
Phone
General: (928) 333-4301
TTY: (928) 333-6292
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