Wisconsin · USA
Nelson Lake
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Nelson Lake
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Seasons & limits — Wisconsin statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass (LMB) — harvest | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Smallmouth Bass (SMB) — harvest | Northern Zone: June 20, 2026 – March 7, 2027; other inland waters: May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Panfish: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch | Open all year | Daily limit 25 in total; minimum length none | — |
| Northern Pike | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 (both zones) | Northern Zone (inland waters north of US Hwy 10): daily limit 5, no minimum length. Southern Zone (south of US Hwy 10): daily limit 2, minimum length 26 inches | — |
| Walleye and Sauger (includes hybrids) | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 | Daily limit 3 in total. Most waters in the Ceded Territory: 15 inches but less than 20 inches may be kept, with one over 24 inches. Most other inland waters: minimum length 15 inches | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Only 10 panfish may be kept. Largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept. Five northern pike of any length may be kept except fish from 25” to 35” must be released. Walleye must be at least 18”. F Hook and line fishing is open all year for all fish species except muskellunge, lake sturgeon, trout, paddlefish and threatened or endangered fish.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.