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Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.13.25

Mar-14-25 by Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson reservoirs are filling up, shore fishing is your best bet, and trout fishing is excellent—just watch out for the mud!

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports 3.6.25

Mar-07-25 by Angela Montana

Rising water levels and shifting ice caps are changing the game—also, here’s what northern anglers need to know!

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.27.25

Feb-28-25 by Angela Montana

With warming temps and melting snowpack, reservoirs are wet and sloppy, ice is pulling back, and the best trout fishing of the year is just around the corner—tread carefully and cast wisely!

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.20.25

Feb-21-25 by Angela Montana

Nelson is the hot spot for walleye, northern, and perch—just watch the ice, find the fish, and drop a line!

MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Best Kept Fishing Secret is Finally Unveiled!

Feb-15-25 by Angela Montana

Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is hiding in plain sight—check out this new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Downrigger Dale and Brian Olson reveal the untapped ponds of Region 6, where monster fish are just waiting to be caught!

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25

Feb-14-25 by Angela Montana

With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.25

Jan-31-25 by Angela Montana

“Fresno and Nelson are iced over with solid fishing action—proceed with caution, check tournament results at local spots, and grab the Region 6 Pond Guide for the best fishing intel! More from Brian Olson…

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.23.25

Jan-24-25 by Angela Montana

Ice fishing heats up as Fresno and Nelson gear up for tournaments—get the scoop, but tread lightly on the ice.

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.16.25

Jan-17-25 by Angela Montana

Ice fishing season is on—Fresno and Nelson reservoirs are iced over, but it’s all about timing, depth, and a little tip-up magic for those walleye bites!

MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Best Kept Fishing Secret is Finally Unveiled!

Feb-15-25 by Angela Montana

Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is hiding in plain sight—check out this new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Downrigger Dale and Brian Olson reveal the untapped ponds of Region 6, where monster fish are just waiting to be caught!

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25

Feb-14-25 by Angela Montana

With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.25

Jan-31-25 by Angela Montana

“Fresno and Nelson are iced over with solid fishing action—proceed with caution, check tournament results at local spots, and grab the Region 6 Pond Guide for the best fishing intel! More from Brian Olson…

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.23.25

Jan-24-25 by Angela Montana

Ice fishing heats up as Fresno and Nelson gear up for tournaments—get the scoop, but tread lightly on the ice.

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.16.25

Jan-17-25 by Angela Montana

Ice fishing season is on—Fresno and Nelson reservoirs are iced over, but it’s all about timing, depth, and a little tip-up magic for those walleye bites!

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.2.25

Jan-03-25 by Angela Montana

With ice covering Fresno and Nelson reservoirs, it’s time to hit those edges—weed lines, humps and drop-offs are calling your jigs and tip-ups!

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24

Nov-21-24 by Angela Montana

Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24

Oct-10-24 by Angela Montana

Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]