Nelson Reservoir fishing
Nelson Reservoir
What's biting at Nelson Reservoir
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Nelson Reservoir -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrioso Cr. Ab. Nelson Res Nr Springerville | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado River At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
| Filler Ditch At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado R Abv Lyman Lake Nr St. Johns | · | → |
| Little Colorado R Blw Salado Springs | · | → |
| San Francisco River Near Reserve | 3,350 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Alpine Divide
- Alpine Divide Campground
- South Fork Campground
- Benny Creek
- Benny Creek Campground
- Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Forest Road 8115 Apache County
- Quemado Lake Boat Launch
- Woodland Lake Park Boating Site
- Snow Lake Boat Launch
- Gila River Boat Put In
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing To Confluence With Boneyard Creek
- South Fork Little Colorado River
- 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing To 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing
- State Highway 261 To 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing
- Confluence With Boneyard Creek To Confluence With Coyote Creek
- Confluence With Coyote Creek To 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Nelson Reservoir as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Nelson Reservoir
What fish species are found at Nelson Reservoir?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Nelson Reservoir -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Nelson Reservoir.
How do I get to Nelson Reservoir?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Nelson Reservoir.