Upper Nelson Lake is a lake in Deer Lodge County, Montana.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Upper Nelson Lake is a lake in Deer Lodge County, Montana and covers about 1.56 acres.
The small size of Upper Nelson Lake makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
Beside the weed line of a rocky point, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Along the inside edge of a patch of green weeds, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
Near the sunny side of a sand-to-rock change, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.
Around the weed line of a patch of green weeds, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.
Beside the outside edge of a small island, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
Around the outside edge of a sand-to-rock change, record the wind, water color, depth that held fish, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.