McCone County · stream · order 3 river · seasonal
South Fork Nelson Creek
South Fork Nelson Creek is a stream in McCone 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
96°
62°
15 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
105°
65°
15 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
96°
78°
21 mph
2%
→ 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
- Coal Creek6.8 mi
- Dreyer Reservoir7.6 mi
- Dreyer Reservoir Number 28.2 mi
- Middle Fork McGuire Creek9.5 mi
- Soda Creek7.8 mi
- Coal Creek7.6 mi
- Upper McGuire Creek9.8 mi
- Leaky Reservoir7.7 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.
South Fork Nelson Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Nelson Creek?+
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 South Fork Nelson Creek?+
South Fork Nelson Creek is a stream in McCone County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.