Goodhue County · reservoir · 54 acres
Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is a reservoir in Goodhue County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota'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
Rain
75°
66°
13 mph
83%
Sat
Overcast
87°
62°
13 mph
9%
Sun
Overcast
86°
58°
8 mph
0%
→ 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
- Larson Lake0.4 mi
- Wood Slough0.4 mi
- Brunner Lake0.9 mi
- Vermillion River1.0 mi
- Indian Slough1.2 mi
- Brewer Lake1.4 mi
- Goose Lake1.7 mi
- Lower Rattling Springs Lake1.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN 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 — Minnesota 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 reservoir in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.