Fishing at Nutter Reservoir, Mohave County, Arizona

• Overview

  Nutter Reservoir is a Mohave County water, Arizona side. Elevation runs to 5,476 feet. About 3 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest town is Scenic, 39 miles off. It is 89 miles to Henderson, the nearest city. Within easy reach: Christman Pond about 2.2 miles, Ditch Pond out at 4 miles, Ditch Pond about 8.5 miles, Red Pond out at 9.1 miles and Roys Pond about 9.1 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Nutter Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Mohave County, recorded fish include flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, common carp and channel catfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The near bank of Nutter Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 74°F, while January sits near 35°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Nutter Reservoir rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. It is recorded as intermittent, which means the basin empties in dry spells. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Christman Pond, 2.2 miles out. Check the position on Nutter Reservoir before loading the car.