Spider Lake near 46.6707, -94.6637 is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Spider Lake covers about 145 acres, reaches a recorded 17 feet and holds about 745 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Spider Lake
Spider Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Spider Lake
Fish reported from Spider Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, brown bullhead, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Spider Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Spider Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Spider Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Spider Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Spider Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Spider Lake
On a first trip to Spider Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Spider Lake
Spring at Spider Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Spider Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.