Fish Species

There are 10 documented fish species in Nelson Lake:

  • Brown Bullhead

  • Burbot

  • Common Shiner

  • Creek Chub

  • Iowa Darter

  • Lake Chub

  • Lake Trout

  • Smallmouth Bass

  • White Sucker

  • Yellow Perch

For more information and pictures of the fish found in Greater Sudbury lakes follow the fish link.

Check consumption guidelines for fish caught in Nelson Lake through the Ministry of the Environment's Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish.