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Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports 3.6.25

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports 3.6.25

Fresno is up to 38%. Inflow is 400cfs & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 72% full. Inflow is 294 cfs & no inflow. All the ice caps are floating on all the Hiline reservoirs as warm temps has created a lot of run off. It will be difficult to reach the ice caps from shore. If you are a northern fisherman, fish the area between shore & the ice cap. The brushy areas can be best. I use bass type spinner baits on at least 50# braid & on a very tight drag. If they rap up in the brush, you normally will need to break off. On the smaller trout reservoirs try 1/8 & lighter jigs with a small black twister. Other baits like spinners & spoons also work.

Be safe & good luck.

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