Nelson Reservoir Fishing Tournaments
1 tournament date listed ahead and 2 past listings on Nelson Reservoir, Montana. View on a map ↗
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Upcoming on Nelson Reservoir
| Date | Listed event | Listed launch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger | Not named | Details |
Planning a Day on Nelson Reservoir?
These dates show when organized tournaments are listed here and where sources say they launch. Use them to pick a day or a ramp. They are listings, not counts of boats: they do not show how many anglers will turn up, or that any ramp will be closed.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Jun 29, 2026 | 3 | 165,750 |
| Rainbow Trout | May 27, 2026 | 2 | 750 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (8, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 22,500 | 1.76 in |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 77,300 | 1.51 in |
| May 27, 2026 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.52 in |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 65,950 | 1.3 in |
| May 7, 2025 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 6.79 in |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Stocked | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 7.24 in |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 9,230 | 1.39 in |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 91,871 | 1.45 in |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Montana stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bigmouth Buffalo | 57.75 lbs. | — |
| Common Carp | 40.2 lbs. | — |
| Goldeye | 3.18 lbs. | — |
| Smallmouth Buffalo | 40 lbs. | — |
| White Sucker | 5.33 lbs. | — |
From the Montana state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 2 past listings
- Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger — Sat, Jan 31, 2026
- Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger — Sat, Jan 24, 2026
Nelson Reservoir Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Nelson Reservoir?
- 3 are on record here, with 1 still ahead.
- What species are Nelson Reservoir tournaments for?
- Perch, Pike and Walleye.
- What do Nelson Reservoir tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $50 to $50 across 3 listings that state one.