Vilas County · lake · 109 acres
Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin'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
81°
61°
10 mph
36%
Sat
Overcast
76°
57°
13 mph
25%
Sun
Overcast
79°
51°
7 mph
2%
→ 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
- Bullfrog Lake0.4 mi
- Snipe Lake0.7 mi
- Sunset Lake0.9 mi
- Chickaree Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Mary1.5 mi
- Rice Lake1.6 mi
- Muskellunge Lake1.8 mi
- Lotus Lake1.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI 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 — Wisconsin 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 Vilas County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.