Nelson Lake

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)2,716
Maximum Depth (ft)33
Mean Depth (ft)11
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition30% sand, 20% gravel, 40% rock, 10% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates46.07850° N, 91.47300° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2704200

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
WalleyeAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
PanfishCommon
Northern PikePresent
Smallmouth BassPresent

Boat Landings

4 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public
Boat Landing 3Public
Boat Landing 4Public

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.)Confirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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