Nelson Reservoir fishing

Fishing at Nelson Reservoir has Mixed Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in March.

Last stocked

March 16, 2026

Plants on record

3

Species recorded

1

Elevation

7,414.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Nelson Reservoir?: Fishing Nelson Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked March 16, 2026.
When is Nelson Reservoir stocked?: Last stocked March 16, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in March.

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Fish at Nelson Reservoir

Fishing Nelson Reservoir is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 3 plants

Plants: 3 of 3
Last stocked: March 16, 2026

Stocking history

Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
March 16, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
March 9, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
March 9, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (3)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

Nearest lakes

No other lakes on record in Arizona yet.