Nelson
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18016400
11 Surveys
318.57
Acres
12 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
15
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Nelson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 37.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.9 | 0.54 lb | 112 |
| 1986-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 22.0 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.8 | 0.43 lb | 88 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 4.6 – 11.6 | 1.84 lb | 41 |
| 1986-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.70 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 53.0 (normal) | 1.9 – 57.5 | 0.31 lb | 159 |
| 1986-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.1 – 17.4 | 0.27 lb | 15 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 5.00 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1986-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 8.0 – 40.3 | 0.15 lb | 38 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.15 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.30 lb | 1 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Nelson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Nelson
- Weather forecast for Nelson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.6153°N, 93.8396°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.