VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 11.10.23

Fresno is 25% full, inflow 75 cfs and outflow 40 cfs. Nelson is 82% full with no inflow or outflow. I fished Nelson this week and caught multiple perch, northern, 1 bass, and 1 walleye. Water temp was 40 degrees. I got blown off shortly after noon. The northern and small perch were plentiful in…

Fresno is 25% full, inflow 75 cfs and outflow 40 cfs. Nelson is 82% full with no inflow or outflow. I fished Nelson this week and caught multiple perch, northern, 1 bass, and 1 walleye. Water temp was 40 degrees. I got blown off shortly after noon. The northern and small perch were plentiful in the areas I had been fishing. I saw a couple boats fishing but they left before the wind picked up. Best depth was around 20’. I’m going to return when the weather improves. Good fishing.


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