Mar 22, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno Has Open Water – Live Cam

Here is an even more recent update from Brian Olson!

Mar 21, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.20.25

Fresno and Nelson are holding steady under an ice cap, but the shorelines are open…

Mar 14, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.13.25

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

Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports 3.6.25

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

Feb 28, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.27.25

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!

Feb 21, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.20.25

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

Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana

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

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!

Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25

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…

Jan 31, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.25

"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…

Jan 24, 2025 · Angela Montana

Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.23.25

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

Jan 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.16.25

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!

Jan 10, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.9.25

Ice fishing is on, but watch for gas pockets…

Jan 3, 2025 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.2.25

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!

Nov 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24

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

Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.31.24

Fresno is 20% full, no inflow & about 50 cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24

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

Sep 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24

Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]