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 Report by Brian Olson 1.26.24

Fresno is 22% full. There is 18” and more ice in most areas. Fish the basin areas in about 20’ jigging or tip-ups with salted minnows for results. Saturday is the annual ice fishing tournament. Contact the Fresno Tavern for more info. Today I fished on Nelson. Nelson is 75% full. I drove to the…

Fresno is 22% full. There is 18” and more ice in most areas. Fish the basin areas in about 20’ jigging or tip-ups with salted minnows for results. Saturday is the annual ice fishing tournament. Contact the Fresno Tavern for more info.

Today I fished on Nelson. Nelson is 75% full. I drove to the area I fished finding about 24” of ice. I targeted perch doing pretty well landing some nice jumbos along with a keeper walleye and three northerns. Saturday is also the annual ice fishing tournament held out of Sleeping Buffalo.

Good luck and be safe!


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