VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
THE WIRE
WILDLIFEWhen the Law is the Least of Your ProblemsJun 18 FISHINGExperience Montana’s Free Fishing Days This Father’s DayJun 17 FISHINGMastering Fly Selection: The Rock Method for Trout FishingJun 17 HUNTINGCan Arkansas Hunters Really Prepare for a Montana Spring Bear Hunt? Deadhaul…Jun 17 CONSERVATIONBeavers Rewilded 12,000 Montana Wetland Acres Better Than Anyone ExpectedJun 17
Warrior Boats

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.1.24

Fresno is 21% full. Fishing is slow. For walleyes best bet is in the darker hours. Jig and place tip ups with salted minnows in the basin/deeper areas. Nelson is 75% full. Fishing is good. For walleye concentrate near the humps and drop offs. For perch jig in the basin areas in 25’ to 35’.…

Fresno is 21% full. Fishing is slow. For walleyes best bet is in the darker hours. Jig and place tip ups with salted minnows in the basin/deeper areas.

Nelson is 75% full. Fishing is good. For walleye concentrate near the humps and drop offs. For perch jig in the basin areas in 25’ to 35’. Northerns are scattered in most areas. Live minnows on tip ups work well. Also if jigging a half minnow works well. Most areas on both reservoirs have up to 2’ of ice but with the warm temps be sure of ice conditions before fishing. Good luck.


Bretz RV Below Post