Madison County · reservoir · 1 acres
Nelson Reservoir
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Madison County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana'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
Clear
94°
59°
14 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
100°
65°
21 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
95°
63°
23 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Miller Reservoir0.6 mi
- Cherry Creek3.1 mi
- Hells Canyon Creek2.8 mi
- Smith Reservoir5.0 mi
- Beaverhead River6.0 mi
- Big Hole River6.0 mi
- Little Cherry Creek6.3 mi
- Third Slough6.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT 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 — Montana 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 Madison County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.