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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.24.24

Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set your units for -5 foot & you’ll be good. Surface temp mid day about 60 degrees. Fish are in their fall pattern. I & friends fished Wednesday & limited. We mainly used jig raps in…

Fresno is 21% full, no inflow about 40 cfs outflow.

Nelson is 75% full, no in or out flow. Set your units for -5 foot & you’ll be good. Surface temp mid day about 60 degrees. Fish are in their fall pattern. I & friends fished Wednesday & limited. We mainly used jig raps in 25’ – 30’ of water. Also caught northerns, perch, & crappie. Good luck.


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