Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) Tournaments
Montana contest dates, posted scores and ramps for Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County).
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Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) contests on the Montana calendar
Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) turns up 1 dated event on the Montana lists, 1 still ahead, plus 0 posted results. Chad Grotte put fields on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County).
Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger comes first, 2027-01-23.
Booked days on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
| Date | Event | Host | Start point | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-23 | Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger | Chad Grotte | Not printed | Phillips County |
FWP approved contest lists and host pages, read November 12, 2026.
Entry, hours and field size for Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) dates
Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger (2027-01-23 to 2027-01-23): listed entry: $50 per Angler; FWP shows 1st Choice: 01.23.2027 From 08:00-18:00. 2nd Choice From 01.19.2027 – 08:00- 18:00; species on the form: northern pike, perch and walleye; a projected field of roughly 200; water as printed: Nelson Reservoir; FWP prints a first-choice date and a second-choice date; start_date is the first choice.
Details as printed on the FWP approved contest lists (contests page), retrieved November 2026.
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The FishMT page gives Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County, about 4,114 acres) 4,115 acres. Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County, about 4,114 acres) sits within FWP's Eastern fishing district for FWP rule purposes. Locate Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County, about 4,114 acres) on the Montana map in Phillips County.
Anglers 12 and older buy a Conservation License, an aquatic invasive species pass and a fishing license; the 2026 Montana Fishing Regulations prints $8, $2 and $21 for a resident full season and $10, $7.50 and $100 for a nonresident.
Size as the FWP FishMT page for Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County, about 4,114 acres) prints it (FishMT), read November 12, 2026.
Montana FWP FishMT waterbody page for Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County, about 4,114 acres), read November 12, 2026.
Keeper rules on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) under the 2026 booklet
The rules here are from the 2026 Montana Fishing Regulations, valid March 1, 2026 through the end of February 2027; FWP had published no 2027 booklet when this was checked.
Standard limit lines behind Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County, about 4,114 acres)
Season printed for this water's district: Open all year.
| Fish as printed | Limit as printed |
|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 10 daily and in possession. |
| Combined Trout includes brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, golden trout, and arctic grayling | Lakes/Reservoirs: 5 daily and 10 in possession. Rivers/Streams: 5 daily and in possession. |
| Lake Trout | 3 daily and 6 in possession. |
| Bass | 5 daily and in possession. |
| Burbot (Ling) | 5 daily and in possession. |
| Channel Catfish | 10 daily and 20 in possession. |
| Crappie | 15 daily and 30 in possession. |
| Northern Pike | 10 daily and in possession. |
2026 Montana Fishing Regulations (valid March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027; FWP PDF), read November 12, 2026.
Ramps, sponsors and counties on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
Launch spots FWP lists on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
- Cole Ponds Fishing Access Site on Cole Pond NNWfishing access site, ramp (gravel), gravel surface, 139 acres, Phillips County
Hosts on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
Counties that host Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) fields
Tournament rigging for Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
Ice augers
Hand and power models
Tungsten jigs
Small and heavy for perch
Flip shelters
Wind cover on the ice
Ice cleats
Grip for the walk out
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Other Montana contest waters beyond Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
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- Echo Lake (Flathead County)2 dated rows
- Flathead Lake3 dated rows
- Flathead River1 dated row
- Fort Peck Lake21 dated rows
- Fresno Reservoir2 dated rows
- Hauser Reservoir1 dated row
- Hebgen Lake2 dated rows
- Lake Koocanusa1 dated row
- Lake Mary Ronan2 dated rows
- Lion Lake1 dated row
- McGregor Lake1 dated row
- Milk River1 dated row
- Murphy Lake1 dated row
- Newlan Reservoir1 dated row
- Noxon Rapids Reservoir6 dated rows
- Smith Lake2 dated rows
- Spotted Eagle Lake1 dated row
- Tiber Reservoir3 dated rows
- Tongue River Reservoir2 dated rows
- Willow Creek Reservoir (Lewis and Clark County)2 dated rows
- Yellowstone River7 dated rows
Big Sky shorelines and trout-stream riffles around Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County), photographed
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Barbara Ann Spengler, CC BY 2.0
Photo: GlacierNPS, Public domain
Photo: Shawn Michael, CC BY 2.0
Montana scenery around the Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) launch ramps
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Montana and Dakotas, Public domain
Photo: David Schott, CC BY 2.0
Montana questions about Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)
How many dated rows does Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) carry?
1 dated event on file, 1 still ahead, plus 0 posted results.
Which entry date on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) is closest?
Ice Classic Fishing Tournament in Memory of Digger on 2027-01-23.
Are scores on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) in pounds?
Each organizer picks its own format: two-angler walleye teams are posted in pounds, Mack Days counts lake trout entered and salmon events post weights. Scores appear as printed and are not averaged.
Which clubs visit Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)?
Chad Grotte.
Where are catches on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) recorded?
The pages read do not print a start point; ask the host.
What was posted most recently from Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)?
No posted result is on file for this water so far.
Does an entrant on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) buy a Montana license?
Anglers 12 and older buy a Conservation License, an aquatic invasive species pass and a fishing license; the 2026 Montana Fishing Regulations prints $8, $2 and $21 for a resident full season and $10, $7.50 and $100 for a nonresident.
Which page takes sign-ups for Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County)?
Entries go through the sponsor; the event link leads to the FWP approval list or a host page, and the sponsor sets the sign-up terms.
Is there a way for a circuit to add a Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) stop?
Use Add a tournament up top and add the host page so the date can be confirmed.
Does a Montana contest on Nelson Reservoir (Phillips County) need FWP approval?
Montana requires FWP approval for fishing contests, and FWP posts the approved ice and open-water lists on its contests page. This calendar reads those lists and adds results the organizers published; it was checked November 12, 2026.
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