Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Nelson Lake

Nelson Lake is a 31-acre lake in Beltrami County, 30 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1992. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
04005700
County
Beltrami
Surface area
31 acres
Maximum depth
30 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
17 acres, 55% of the lake
Shoreline
1.3 miles
Latest DNR fish survey
June 1992, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1992 survey
bluegill 125, pumpkinseed 24, yellow perch 18, black crappie 14, largemouth bass 14, northern pike 10
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 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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