Nelson Pond Access Area gives you a public spot to fish in Hardwick, VT. Launching at Nelson Pond Access Area is free. Closest alternative: Greenwood Lake Access Area in Hardwick (3.4 miles).
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Hardwick, VT |
| Water | Nelson Pond |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Vermont, including Nelson Pond Access Area: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (access areas); Vermont State Police Marine Unit (boating rules).
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Nelson Pond Access Area is in Hardwick, Vermont. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Nelson Pond Access Area.
It gives you access to Nelson Pond.
Nelson Pond Access Area is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Plan on needing one: Nelson Pond Access Area follows the normal Vermont license rules.
Boat Ramp in Hardwick (Southwest) in Hardwick (under 1 mile), Greenwood Lake Access Area in Hardwick (3.4 miles) and Curtis Pond in Montpelier (3.5 miles).
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