Map/Lakes/Southern & Central Ontario
Nelson Lake
Surface area
18 ac7 ha
Max depth
13 ft4 m
Water type
Cool-water
Mgmt zone
FMZ 15
Shoreline
1.2 mi2.0 km
Nearest road
0.4 miNELSON LAKE ROAD
Depth map
None on file
Nelson Lake is the 3052nd-largest of 4,097 named lakes in Southern & Central Ontario, with 1.2 miles of charted shoreline and 1 island. Its 13 ft maximum depth is greater than 17% of depth-surveyed lakes in the region.
Fish species
From MNRF aquatic resource surveys.
Also present: Lake Chub
Lodges & operators0
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Seasons & limitsFMZ 15
| Species | Season | Sport licence | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination | 4th Sat. in June - Nov. 30 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Northern Pike | Jan. 1 - Mar. 31 & 3rd Sat. in May - Dec. 31 | S - 6 | C - 2 |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | S - 50 | C - 25 |
Compiled from MNRF Recreational Fishing Regulations open data (2026 season, zone-wide rules shown for this lake's species). Regulations change by variation order — confirm with the official FMZ 15 summary before you fish.
Similar water
Same region, overlapping species, comparable size.
- Gosling Lake5 shared species · 46 ac
- Haggart Lake5 shared species · 85 ac
- Kulas Lake5 shared species · 252 ac
- Foote Lake5 shared species · 313 ac
- Oxtongue Lake5 shared species · 584 ac
Nearby lakes
- Crawford Lake2.8 mi · species data
- Oliver Lake3.9 mi · species data
- Beaver Lake4.6 mi · species data
- Ruebottom Lake5.0 mi · species data
- Quinn Lake4.3 mi · species data
- Manson Lake4.2 mi · species data