Douglas County · reservoir · 0 acres · seasonal
Nelson Reservoir
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Douglas County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
64°
17 mph
24%
Sat
Overcast
89°
67°
17 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
96°
63°
16 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Wakeman Reservoir2.0 mi
- Rainbow Creek1.7 mi
- Lambert Reservoir2.1 mi
- Aurora-Rampart Reservoir3.0 mi
- South Garber Creek4.1 mi
- North Garber Creek4.1 mi
- Middle Garber Creek4.2 mi
- Indian Creek4.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Nelson Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nelson Reservoir?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Nelson Reservoir?+
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Douglas County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.