Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is a medium sized lake in northern Saskatchewan. It is located .
Nelson Lake is named after Bjorn Ramsey Nelson. Learn more about the GeoMemorial Naming Program.
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Details
| Fishing Zone: | Northern Zone |
| Named After: | Bjorn Ramsey Nelson |
| User Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Photos: | 2 photos of Nelson Lake |
| Location: | 57.113866539587, -104.61073789053 |
| Shore Length: | 43km |
| Surface Area: | 1,247 acres |
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Directions to Nelson Lake
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Geomemorial Information
Nelson Lake was named after Bjorn Ramsey Nelson as part of the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.
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Fishing at Nelson Lake
Nelson Lake is in the northern fishing zone.
What fish are in Nelson Lake
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Additional Restrictions:
Fishing Season
Fishing season on Nelson Lake is from May 25, 2026 to April 15, 2027.
Fishing Limits for Nelson Lake
| Species | Limit |
| Lake Trout | Limit 3 (only one may exceed 65 cm) |
| Northern Pike | Limit 5 (only one may exceed 75 cm) |
| Walleye | Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) |
| Lake Whitefish | Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish) |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
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Boating at Nelson Lake
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- Weather data: OpenWeather - https://openweathermap.org/
- Satellite imagery: © European Union, Copernicus Programme (Sentinel data) - https://www.copernicus.eu/
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