Lincoln County · lake · 56 acres · seasonal
Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
95°
63°
16 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
92°
66°
17 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
91°
61°
13 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Clingingsmith Number 2 Reservoir3.1 mi
- Kinney Lake6.0 mi
- Long Branch7.0 mi
- Coon Creek8.5 mi
- South Rush Creek8.6 mi
- North Rush Creek8.6 mi
- Schafer Reservoir7.3 mi
- Beckman Lake7.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Nelson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nelson Lake?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Nelson Lake?+
Nelson Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.