Kearney County · reservoir · 7 acres
Nelson Reservoir
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Kearney County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska'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
Drizzle
88°
74°
16 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
82°
69°
21 mph
66%
Sat
Clear
89°
64°
13 mph
0%
→ 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
- Christensen Reservoir1.9 mi
- Olson Reservoir2.7 mi
- Hieb Reservoir3.5 mi
- Warp Reservoir3.4 mi
- Reiss Reservoir Number 25.0 mi
- Reiss Reservoir Number 15.1 mi
- Bertrand Reservoir5.8 mi
- Petersen Reservoir7.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE 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 — Nebraska 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 Kearney County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.