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Nelson Lake

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California, United States

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Top fish species at Nelson Lake

Brook trout
Brook trout
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General info

Nelson Lake is a lake located in Mariposa County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout.

Location

37°48′35.9″N 119°22′36.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Nelson Lake, CA

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37°48′35.9″N 119°22′36.2″W
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Reviews of Nelson Lake

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FAQ about Nelson Lake fishing

Nelson Lake is a lake located in Mariposa County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°48′35.9″N 119°22′36.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Nelson Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Nelson Lake are:
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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