Size
67ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Nelson and Carlson Lakes
Northern pike
Perch
Bluegill
Overview
Nelson and Carlson Lakes Map
Weather
68°Feels like 68°
72°
51°
72°51°7:27 AM
7:52 PM
11 mph
South
0 in
Rain
29.96 inHg
Falling
FridayFr
72° / 51°
SaturdaySa
67° / 48°
SundaySu
63° / 46°
MondayMo
69° / 47°
TuesdayTu
70° / 49°
WednesdayWe
72° / 54°
Moon Phase
September 18, 2026
47% Illumination
first quarter, getting brighter
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
WednesdayWe09/23
ThursdayTh09/24
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Top Fish Species
Northern pike
16-28 in
Length Range
25 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
