Elk Detention is a reservoir in Arizona, near Gila County.
Elk Detention is a reservoir in Gila County, Arizona and covers about 0.5 acres.
The small size of Elk Detention makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
One way to read Elk Detention is this: the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
The plan for Elk Detention starts here: 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.
On Elk 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.
Use this plain plan on Elk Detention: 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.
For the next pass on Elk 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.
When the bite is slow on Elk 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.