VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.20.25

Fresno and Nelson are holding steady under an ice cap, but the shorelines are open…

Fresno is 42%full, inflow about 100 cfs & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 81% full, inflow about 190 cfs & no outflow. Both reservoirs have an ice cap floating. There is room to fish shorelines where the wind hasn’t blown the ice to shore. I haven’t heard of anyone fishing either. Most of the ponds are fishable from shore & the rainbow fishing is on fire.

Be safe & good luck.


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