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Nelson Lake
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General info
Nelson Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Bluegill.
RyanMarsh17 +6 others fish here
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Fishing regulations at Nelson Lake, IL
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Fishing regulations in Illinois 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 species as of April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Nelson Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Jack_gonefishin reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Fishing.with.T reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @michaelBassin81 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @ReelBites reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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