Northern pike lake, Sunfish lake

Nelson Lake

Nelson Lake is a 319-acre lake in Crow Wing County, 12 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1986. Recorded species include northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
18016400
County
Crow Wing
Surface area
319 acres
Maximum depth
12 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
319 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
4.1 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Pine Knoll
Latest DNR fish survey
July 1986, re-survey
Game fish caught in the 1986 survey
yellow perch 44, northern pike 42, pumpkinseed 2, bluegill 1
Fish species recorded
bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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