Nelson and Carlson Lakes
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Fishing regulations at Nelson and Carlson Lakes, ND
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Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Nelson and Carlson Lakes fishing
- Northern pike - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow perch - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jesse-blankenship reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @BruceyWucey reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @tateheer reported a nice Northern pike.
- @Rat_Attack reported a nice Northern pike.
- @Rat_Attack reported a nice Northern pike.
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