Fresno is 26% full, inflow 12 cfs and outflow is 40 cfs. Fishing overall is fair. Best results have been on southern part of reservoir. Use your electronics to find fish. Jig raps and shiver minnows are working. Nelson is 85% full with 20cfs inflow and no outflow. Most ramps are useable. Fishing is good to excellent for most species including walleye, pike, bass, and perch. Last weekend while fishing best depth was 20 feet as long as you marked fish on electronics. Shiver minnows and jig raps are working. Good fishing.
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.19.23
Fresno is 26% full, inflow 12 cfs and outflow is 40 cfs. Fishing overall is fair. Best results have been on southern part of reservoir. Use your electronics to find fish. Jig raps and shiver minnows are working. Nelson is 85% full with 20cfs inflow and no outflow. Most ramps are useable. Fishing is good…
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