Nelson
Hubbard County, Minnesota — DOW #29013100
59 Surveys
40.34
Acres
19.5 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
6
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.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 2.13 lb | 18 |
| 2015-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.49 lb | 4 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 1.86 lb | 22 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.69 lb | 6 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 2.32 lb | 30 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 | — | 0.81 lb | 19 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 1.59 lb | 25 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.91 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 4.06 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.75 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 41.4 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.06 lb | 373 |
| 2015-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 55.4 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.05 lb | 277 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 157.4 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.11 lb | 787 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 | — | 0.09 lb | 17 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 55.9 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.07 lb | 447 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 16 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 123.8 (above normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.12 lb | 619 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 11 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.11 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.44 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.48 lb | 34 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.23 lb | 8 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.25 lb | 23 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.48 lb | 15 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.12 lb | 12 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 19.0 (normal) | 2.5 – 23.3 | 0.26 lb | 19 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.13 lb | 20 |
| 2015-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.3 | 0.84 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.33 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.3 | 0.50 lb | 10 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.22 lb | 14 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.46 lb | 4 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.3 | 1.11 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.29 lb | 9 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 3.03 lb | 6 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 4.63 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 2.69 lb | 2 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 4.73 lb | 3 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 3.30 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 3.42 lb | 4 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 2015-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.16 lb | 61 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 7 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 19.6 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.05 lb | 98 |
| 1988-06-06 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.10 lb | 35 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.25 lb | 20 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 6 |
| 1986-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 15.4 (above normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.07 lb | 77 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.06 lb | 3 |
| 2003-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-06-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 2.55 lb | 2 |
| 1993-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 7.09 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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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.