---
type: lake
name: "Nelson Lake"
county: "Hubbard"
nearest_town: "Laporte"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 40
max_depth_ft: 19.5
latitude: 47.15591
longitude: -94.84403
lake_score: 66
dnr_lake_id: "29013100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/nelson-lake
---

# Nelson Lake

Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Laporte

- **Surface Area**: 40 acres
- **Max Depth**: 20 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.2 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 16.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 66/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Nelson Lake is a 40-acre lake near Laporte in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.3 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Gulch Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 6
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2015
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground, Picnic Area

### Campgrounds

- Gulch Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch

## Nearby Lakes

- [Kabekona Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/kabekona-lake) - 4.1 miles, 2,433 acres
- [Garfield Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/garfield-lake) - 6.6 miles, 972 acres
- [Mantrap Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/mantrap-lake) - 6.7 miles, 1,618 acres
- [George Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/george-lake) - 6.7 miles, 826 acres
- [Horseshoe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/horseshoe-lake) - 6.8 miles, 264 acres
- [Waboose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/waboose-lake) - 6.9 miles, 175 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.15591,-94.84403)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=29013100)
- [All lakes in Hubbard County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hubbard-county/nelson-lake)*