Fishing Report
Lake Nelson Fishing Report
Buffalo Prairie, IL
Modeled from National Weather Service data, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
41.299960, -90.836941
Est. water temp
76°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Species on record
No species on record yet for this lake.
Location
Lake Nelson · 41.3000, -90.8369
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Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Nelson?
No fish species have been recorded for Lake Nelson yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Lake Nelson?
No species are modeled for Lake Nelson yet, so there's no species-specific feeding window to name. The score still gives the light window 25% of its total, an input Bitespan grades "Well supported". Check today's bite forecast for Lake Nelson to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Nelson?
Lake Nelson is near Buffalo Prairie, IL, at 41.3000, -90.8369.
Plan your trip to Lake Nelson
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Nelson, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.