VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.6.24

Fresno is 95% full. Inflow 424 cfs & outflow 500 cfs. It was a very windy last couple days on Fresno. Most fishermen are pre-fishing for the Friday-Saturday tournament. If I were there I would start fishing about halfway to all the way back in the bays. The spottail shiners should be spawning. My choice…

Fresno is 95% full. Inflow 424 cfs & outflow 500 cfs. It was a very windy last couple days on Fresno. Most fishermen are pre-fishing for the Friday-Saturday tournament. If I were there I would start fishing about halfway to all the way back in the bays. The spottail shiners should be spawning. My choice would be swim baits & jerk baits in 1’-6’ of water.

Nelson is 88% full. Inflow 184 cfs & outflow 204. Nelson also had very windy days on Tuesday & Wednesday. When I fished it last week the main lake humps is where I found my fish mainly in 18’-22’ of water. Good luck.


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