Wheatland County · reservoir · 7 acres
Nelson Reservoir
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Wheatland 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
Overcast
92°
65°
14 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
98°
67°
16 mph
1%
Sun
Mostly clear
90°
65°
22 mph
17%
↗ 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
- East Fork Hopley Creek1.9 mi
- Middle Fork Hopley Creek3.9 mi
- West Fork Hopley Creek3.9 mi
- Lode Reservoir5.5 mi
- Mexican John Creek8.5 mi
- Mead Creek8.5 mi
- Jellison Reservoir8.0 mi
- Hopley Creek9.2 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 Wheatland County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.