Lakes / Montana / Nelson Reservoir
Nelson Reservoir, Phillips County, Montana
145 acres
Surface Area
2,479.68 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Montana
48.06 degrees N, 107.88 degrees W - Phillips County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Nelson Reservoir Stacks Up
- About 160 miles from Billings, as the crow flies.
- 5 fish species on the FWP list for this lake.
Fish Species
Brassy MinnowFathead MinnowIowa DarterWhite SuckerYellow Perch
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID146383901
CountyPhillips
Coordinates48.0618, -107.8809
Largest Lakes in Montana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Peck Lake | Valley | 233,053 acres | - |
| 2 | Flathead Lake | Lake | 122,132 acres | About 380 ft |
| 3 | Canyon Ferry Lake | Broadwater | 32,773 acres | About 170 ft |
| 4 | Lake Koocanusa | Lincoln | 28,723 acres | - |
| 5 | Hungry Horse Reservoir | Flathead | 23,577 acres | - |
Sources: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lake data (ID 146383901). Verified October 30, 2026.