Fishing Report
Nelson Lake Fishing Report
Iron River, MI
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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.
46.117952, -88.810894
Est. water temp
71.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
30 ft
Deepest surveyed contour on record
Depth contours: Michigan DNR survey
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Iron River (Iron County, MI).
Species on record
No species on record yet for this lake.
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Nelson Lake · 46.1180, -88.8109
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These depth contours are for deciding where to fish, not for running a boat. No depth map we show — whatever agency surveyed it — is a nautical chart, and none of them will show you a shoal. Do not navigate by this map.
Depth contours: Michigan DNR survey
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Nelson Lake?
No fish species have been recorded for Nelson Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Nelson Lake?
No species are modeled for Nelson Lake 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 Nelson Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Nelson Lake?
Nelson Lake is near Iron River, MI, at 46.1180, -88.8109.
Plan your trip to Nelson Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Nelson Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.