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Nelson Reservoir
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About this water
Nelson Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana. State records show it stocked 58 times between 2000 and 2025. The most-stocked species are walleye, northern pike and channel catfish. 1,941,324 walleye have gone in across 53 releases.
Stocking history
58 recorded stockings
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 5,000 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 65,950 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 44,169 | 1.3" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 9,230 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 91,871 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 11,867 | 2.0" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 24,510 | 2.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 38,666 | 2.1" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 25,091 | 2.2" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 5,058 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Walleye · Fort Peck | 100,146 | 1.4" | Fort Peck Hatchery |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Channel Catfish · Montana | 4,000 | 1.9" | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
Showing the 12 most recent of 58. Stocking records for Nelson Reservoir published by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Stocking does not guarantee fish are present. Check current regulations and access before you go. See the full Montana stocking report.
