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    Nelson lake fishing

    Hello guys, looking to get some action for the kids. I have heard good things about Nelson Lake. I do not bass fish, looking for any tips people are willing to offer, lures locations, or best methods. Not looking for big fish, looking for quantity so the kids can enjoy a day of fishing.

    Thanks in advance.

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    In the shallow end near the discharge or on the bank directly across from there is great on numbers of smaller bass and panfish. Bobber and worm, no baitfish aloud I think. But if the water is hot hot hot move towards the dam and eventually there will be a bunch of fish

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    If you want fishing for the kids go to crown butte. Bass, perch and bluegills. Easy to catch 50-100 in an hour

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    Have you made it out yet? Also for other lure suggestions I'd say anything that moves is food, crankbait, spinnerbait, jig, worm, I believe I could catch 25 fish on a spark plug if there was a hook connected to it. It's getting the bigger bites that gets interesting

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    We did make it out. The kids mostly played before tje weather turned on us. Did catch one by the inlet with a bobber. I did mark a lot a fish just south of the outlet. Did not try a bobber, i did use a small spinnerbait for a little with no luck. I appreciate the tips and advice. Hopefully we can get back up again for a longer time frame. Thanks to all.