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Lake Nelson

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New Jersey, United States

3.2·69 catches

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Lake Nelson fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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10 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

7 in · 1 lb

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Green sunfish

4 in · 1 oz

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General info

Lake Nelson is a lake located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Green sunfish.

Location

40°32′27.5″N 74°26′33.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Nelson?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Nelson, NJ

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Jersey 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.

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Cities nearby

Piscataway

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South Plainfield

2.7 miles away

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2.9 miles away

New Brunswick

3.7 miles away

Somerset

3.8 miles away

Middlesex

3.8 miles away

Edison

3.8 miles away

Metuchen

4.2 miles away

Plainfield

5.3 miles away

North Plainfield

5.5 miles away

North Brunswick

6.5 miles away

Fords

6.8 miles away

Iselin

6.9 miles away

Franklin

7.3 miles away

Scotch Plains

7.3 miles away

Warren

7.4 miles away

South River

7.4 miles away

Colonia

7.6 miles away

East Brunswick

7.9 miles away

Woodbridge

7.9 miles away

Martinsville

8.2 miles away

Franklin Park

8.5 miles away

Somerville

9.0 miles away

Bridgewater

9.4 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Nelson fishing

Lake Nelson is a lake located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°32′27.5″N 74°26′33.6″W
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