Nelson Lake

Oliver - North Dakota


  • 3 catches

  • 112 followers

  • 5 spots

The best largemouth bass lake in the state. Open water year-round allows fish to grow better than in other lakes. The state record largemouth – 8 pounds, 7 ½ ounces – was caught here in 1983. Abundant quality-sized bluegill and crappie. Fishing pier avail...

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Nelson Lake Fishing Reports

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  1. Details: across from out take

  2. Details: 2 lb. Largemouth Bass with a black crank

  3. Dropshot nightcrawler 30' from shore

    1 lb. 16 in. Largemouth Bass with a worm

  4. Details: Nelson lake

    Power Plant lake.

    1. Brandon Moody 0
      Great Largemouth Bass fishing

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