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Fishing regulations at Nelson Lake, 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 Largemouth bass 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 Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @zbares reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @FishSlammer91 reported a nice Northern pike.
- @FishSlammer91 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @FishSlammer91 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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