When was Nelson Lake last stocked?

The most recent stocking season on record for Nelson Lake is 2020. North Dakota's source reports by season, not an exact date.

Does a stocking record mean the fish are still there?

No. A record means fish were reported stocked. Fish may have been caught, moved or died since. Always check current regulations before fishing.

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Nelson Lake Fish Stocking

Oliver County, North Dakota · 2020 to 2020 on record

According to NDGF records, Nelson Lake has 1 stocking records on file across 1 species. The most recent stocking season represented is 2020.

Largemouth Bass

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Stocking records

4,675

Fish reported stocked

Species

2020

Latest season

Most-stocked species

Largemouth Bass 1 record

Location

Exact coordinates not yet available · Oliver County

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Stocking history

Values shown exactly as the agency reported them; species names are normalized for search.

SpeciesFish stockedSizePhase

Largemouth Bass 4,675 — Fingerling

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Quick facts

Latest season 2020

Most stocked Largemouth Bass

Species Largemouth Bass

County Oliver

Seasons on record 2020 – 2020

Fish reported 4,675

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Data source

Compiled from public records published by the North Dakota Game & Fish Department. StockedSpots is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by NDGF.

Source: North Dakota Game & Fish Department (NDGF). Data last checked September 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

NDGF records show Nelson Lake stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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