Alger County · lake
Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is a lake in Alger County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan'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
82°
60°
10 mph
21%
Fri
Rain
80°
66°
14 mph
46%
Sat
Drizzle
69°
57°
11 mph
27%
→ 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
- McFarlin Lake0.8 mi
- Wetmore Lake1.4 mi
- Cox Pond1.6 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Swede Lake2.7 mi
- Anna River2.9 mistocked Oct 21, 2025
- Two Lakes4.3 mi
- Phillip Pond5.7 mi
- Sister Lake5.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI 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 — Michigan 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 Alger County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.