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Spring Lake

Spring Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Carlton County.

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Fish species in Spring Lake

Spring Lake near 46.5363, -92.5243 is a lake in Carlton County, Minnesota. Spring Lake covers about 36.4 acres, reaches a recorded 20 feet and holds about 190 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Spring Lake

Spring 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 Spring Lake

Fish reported from Spring Lake include black crappie, bluegill, central mudminnow, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Spring Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Spring Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Spring Lake

On a first trip to Spring 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 Spring Lake

Spring at Spring 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 Spring Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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