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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.26.24

Fresno is 15% full, no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 70% full with no in or outflow. Both reservoirs are ice covered and being ice fished. Check the ice for safety before proceeding. Tip up fishing on both reservoirs are producing. Fresno no live minnows can be used & Nelson live minnows…

Fresno is 15% full, no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 70% full with no in or outflow.

Both reservoirs are ice covered and being ice fished. Check the ice for safety before proceeding. Tip up fishing on both reservoirs are producing. Fresno no live minnows can be used & Nelson live minnows are allowed. Both reservoirs have fishing tournaments scheduled in January. Check Fresno Tavern & Sleeping Buffalo for details. Good luck.


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