Brookings County · lake · 70 acres · seasonal
Nelson Slough
Nelson Slough is a lake in Brookings County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota'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
Showers
79°
71°
14 mph
67%
Fri
Rain
75°
66°
20 mph
84%
Sat
Clear
84°
61°
12 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Molumby Slough1.9 mi
- Pederson Slough2.5 mi
- Bolstad Slough2.7 mi
- Mud Lake3.9 mi
- Lake Sinai4.4 mi
- East Lake Badus4.8 mi
- Green Lake7.7 mi
- Lake Goldsmith9.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Nelson Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nelson Slough?+
Yes — South Dakota 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 Slough?+
Nelson Slough is a lake in Brookings County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.