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 8.2.24

Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was shore fishing was poor. Nelson is 79% full with no inflow & 306 cfs outflow. Fishing for all species remains good. For northerns & walleyes the edge of weeds using bottom bouncers with crawlers, leeches,…

Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was shore fishing was poor.

Nelson is 79% full with no inflow & 306 cfs outflow. Fishing for all species remains good. For northerns & walleyes the edge of weeds using bottom bouncers with crawlers, leeches, & live minnows is working. For perch fish the break lines in about 25’ using small jigs with small live minnows & leeches.

Good luck.


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