Herkimer County · lake · 75 acres
Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is a lake in Herkimer County, New York. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New York'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
Fog
78°
57°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
59°
7 mph
4%
Sun
Showers
70°
63°
11 mph
79%
→ 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
- Nicks Creek1.7 mi
- Gull Lake1.5 mi
- Tamarack Lake1.8 mi
- Tamarack Lake1.8 mi
- South Branch Moose River2.0 mi
- Middle Branch Moose River2.0 mi
- Lake Easka2.4 mi
- Bloodsucker Pond1.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY 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 — New York 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 Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.