| Nelson Reservoir | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:USA_Arizona_relief_location_map.svg)  Nelson Reservoir | |
| Location | Apache County, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34°3′21.86″N 109°11′25.63″W / 34.0560722°N 109.1904528°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Average depth | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Surface elevation | 7,410 ft (2,260 m) |
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir located in Apache County, Arizona between Springerville and Alpine. The Reservoir is a long and narrow lake which follows the Nutrioso Creek Valley for nearly a mile. Fish that remain in Nelson Reservoir after summer stockings can grow to good size, making it a popular fishing site with local anglers.