VOL. 14 · NO. 32 August 3, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Nelson and Fresno Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 3.30.23

Fresno has very good ice conditions. The main lake points are still fishing well for walleye. Jigging is the best method.  The conditions will change rapidly being the first of April. Be careful on the shorelines as that area will melt first. The bays will turn muddy as melting snow flow to the reservoir. Nelson…

Fresno has very good ice conditions. The main lake points are still fishing well for walleye. Jigging is the best method.  The conditions will change rapidly being the first of April. Be careful on the shorelines as that area will melt first. The bays will turn muddy as melting snow flow to the reservoir.

Nelson has very good ice conditions. Main lake points and humps are fishing well for walleye and northern. Tip-ups with live minnows are working. As with Fresno, the Nelson shorelines will melt first and conditions will change rapidly. Spring is coming and beware of changing ice conditions. Be careful.


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