Bluegill Sunfish Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023
Last stocked 2023 · 1 plant
Nelson fishing
Nelson fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Walleye, Bluegill Sunfish, Crappie, and Largemouth Bass. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2023
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2022
- Species recorded
- 4
Fish at Nelson
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night How Nelson is stocked
Minnewaska (6.8 mi), Malmedal (11 mi), Johanna (11.4 mi), Monson (16 mi), and Westport (16.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Minnewaska is also stocked with Walleye, Malmedal is also stocked with Walleye, Johanna is also stocked with Walleye, Monson is also stocked with Walleye, and Westport is also stocked with Walleye.
Fish stocked in 2022
267,000
Fish stocked in 2023
241
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 60 | – | report |
| 2023 | Crappie | 120 | – | report |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 61 | – | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 267,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Nelson?
Fishing Nelson is as likely for Bluegill Sunfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 4 plants on record. Bluegill Sunfish was last stocked 2023. Crappie was last stocked 2023. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2023. Walleye was last stocked 2022.
When is Nelson stocked?
Not stocked since 2023.
Which lakes near Nelson were stocked more recently?
Minnewaska (6.8 mi), Malmedal (11 mi), Johanna (11.4 mi), Monson (16 mi), and Westport (16.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Minnewaska is also stocked with Walleye, Malmedal is also stocked with Walleye, Johanna is also stocked with Walleye, Monson is also stocked with Walleye, and Westport is also stocked with Walleye.