Washington County · reservoir · 6 acres
Nelson Reservoir
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington 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
Overcast
84°
72°
12 mph
30%
Fri
Showers
79°
66°
23 mph
73%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
16 mph
0%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Nelson South Reservoir0.2 mi
- Snyder Reservoir1.4 mi
- Stratbucker Reservoir1.5 mi
- Exley Reservoir2.0 mi
- Moores Creek3.5 mi
- Lonergan Lake3.7 mi
- McCarthy Reservoir3.5 mi
- Mill Creek4.4 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 Washington County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.