VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.4.23

Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is 10’-20’. Fish the main lake points in the Kremlin and Kiehns Bay areas. Bottom bouncers rigs with crawlers and leeches are producing. Nelson is 84% full, inflow is 3 cfs and outflow is 161 cfs.…

Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is 10’-20’. Fish the main lake points in the Kremlin and Kiehns Bay areas. Bottom bouncers rigs with crawlers and leeches are producing.

Nelson is 84% full, inflow is 3 cfs and outflow is 161 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Most depths have been producing using bottom bouncer rigs. I prefer swim baits in the weed edges. Good fishing.


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