Big Rock Detention is a reservoir in Arizona, near Gila County.
Big Rock Detention is a reservoir in Gila County, Arizona and covers about 0.5 acres.
The small size of Big Rock Detention makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
A direct approach on Big Rock Detention works like this: the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
On Big Rock Detention, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
To begin fishing Big Rock Detention, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
The early check on Big Rock Detention should stay simple: spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.
When the bite is slow on Big Rock Detention, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
Before changing spots on Big Rock Detention, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.